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Water Treatment Technical Applications Chemist

Anderson Chemical Company
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Overview:

Focus on development and technical support of formulations for use in the water treatment industry. Technical industry and product application support area on a variety of systems including Cooling both Open and Closed Loop Systems, Boilers, Reverse Osmosis Membrane Filtration and Wastewater.

 

Requirements

  • Build a solid understanding of Anderson products, plant operations, customer business objectives in the various water treatment applications.
  • Work with current Technical Support Staff to develop and/or improve on current product formulations in the laboratory.
  • Evaluate customer or prospect for best water treatment product / program application with potential laboratory testing.
  • As needed work on special projects related to water treatment in the laboratory.

 

  • Work directly with the Territory Managers and other Technical Support Staff to continually add value to current and prospect account’s water treatment program.
    • Provide chemistry expertise to customers in terms of water treatment programs, including assisting with products, evaluating processes and procedures, and troubleshooting systems
    • Water Treatment system surveys of current and prospective accounts. 
    • Assist sales force with program implementation for new accounts.

 

  • Approximately 50% of work will be in Central MN but will need to be able to travel to customers in the upper Midwest Wi, IA, SD with the occasional longer distance trips to Texas, the coasts and Canada.

 

  • Report directly to the Water Treatment National Sales Manager

 

Qualifications:

  • B.Sc. in chemistry, biochemistry, biotechnology or related field
  • Willingness and ability to work varying hours 
  • Willingness and ability to predominantly travel throughout a small geographic area
  • Strong understanding of cooling systems, boilers, membrane filtration and wastewater systems
  • Strong analytical, problem solving and solid foundation in mathematics
  • Valid driver's license and acceptable motor vehicle record

 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 4-5 years technical experience in chemical manufacturing
  • Proven problem-solving skills and track record of successful technical accomplishments
  • Ability to take initiative and work independently
  • Strong follow-through and organizational skills
  • Ability to prioritize multiple projects and to adapt to changing priorities