Application Specialist Care Ingredients at CHT USA

Cassopolis, Michigan, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Oct, 26

Salary

140400.0

Posted On

09 Jul, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Product Development, Technical Consulting, Formulation Development, Technical Troubleshooting, Technical Writing, Customer Relationship Management, Competitive Analysis, Public Speaking, Microsoft Office 365, ERP Systems, Laboratory Research, Market Engagement

Industry

Chemical Manufacturing

Description

Application Specialist – Care Ingredients Cassopolis, MI | Full-Time | Exempt | 20-40% Travel Why CHT USA? At CHT USA, we combine Smart Chemistry with Character. As a global leader in specialty chemical solutions, we partner with customers to develop innovative products that improve everyday life. Join a collaborative, growth-focused organization where your technical expertise, creativity, and customer-driven mindset will help shape the future of Car Care, Home Care, and Personal Care applications. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance beginning on day 31, plus a 401(k) with a 3% company-paid contribution and immediate vesting upon eligibility. About the Role We are seeking an experienced and innovative Application Specialist – Care Ingredients to support technical and application development activities across the Care Ingredients market, including Car Care, Home Care, and Personal Care applications. Based in Cassopolis, Michigan, this customer-facing role combines laboratory development, technical consulting, market engagement, and global collaboration to drive product success and customer satisfaction. The position includes approximately 20-40% travel, including occasional international travel to Europe and South America for customer support, training, and development meetings. Key Responsibilities * Provide technical and application support to customers through product development, testing, and troubleshooting. * Develop customer formulations, prototypes, and sales tools aligned with emerging industry trends. * Conduct customer visits, product demonstrations, technical presentations, and training sessions. * Create technical documentation including Technical Data Sheets, product literature, brochures, and marketing support materials. * Author technical papers, conference presentations, posters, videos, and industry content. * Serve as a liaison between Sales, Portfolio Management, R&D, and customers. * Support product evaluations, competitive analysis, and new product introductions. * Collaborate with global application teams in Germany and South America on projects and technical initiatives. * Maintain a regular laboratory presence in Cassopolis to support customer projects and technology development. * Support distributors through joint customer visits and technical training programs. Qualifications * Bachelor's degree in Chemistryor a related scientific field. * Five or more years of relevant experience within the chemical industry, preferably in Car Care or Personal Care applications. * Experience presenting technical papers, posters, or presentations at industry conferences and trade shows. * Strong understanding of application development, customer support, and technical problem-solving. * Proficiencywith Microsoft Office 365 applications including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook. * Familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP, Sage, or Microsoft Dynamics is preferred. * Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills. Why Join Us? * Develop innovative solutions for leading brands in the Care Ingredients industry. * Workwith a global team of technical experts and industry professionals. * Build strong customer partnerships while influencing new product development. * Gain exposure to international markets, technologies, and industry trends. * Join a company that values integrity, teamwork, innovation, and continuous improvement. Apply Now Are you passionate about chemistry, innovation, and helping customers succeed? Join CHT USA as our next Application Specialist – Care Ingredients and become a key contributor in developing the next generation of Care Ingredients solutions while expanding your impact across North America and beyond. Apply today!

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Responsibilities

Provide technical support and develop customer formulations for Car Care, Home Care, and Personal Care applications. Act as a technical liaison between customers, sales, and R&D while creating technical documentation and conducting product demonstrations.