Master's degree or PhD preferred, or comparable degree in a relevant field
3-5 years of experience in industrial preservation applications
Strong communication skills for conveying complex technical information
Good understanding of product registration processes and regulations (e.g., FIFRA, PMRA, FDA)
Knowledge of application testing and preservation technologies in coatings, construction materials, and related markets
Customer-focused with a collaborative and commercially aware mindset
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain relationships with customers on technical matters
Provide technical support and training to sales teams and customers
Represent the company in industry associations and applications areas
Support application development and innovation initiatives
Assist in regulatory registration activities for biocides
Ensure safety, quality, and compliance in laboratory support and services
Benefits
Competitive compensation packages including a global bonus program
Comprehensive benefits for financial security, health, and wellbeing
Flexible working arrangements through the global 'Xwork' program
Commitment to professional and personal development through ongoing training and education
Full Job Description
Job Highlights
Develop and maintain strong contact with existing and prospect customers.on technical matters (e.g. customer consultation, plant trials, audits, etc.), understanding their biocide usage and needs, and also gather market intelligence and trends
Provide technical support, services and application training to our Sales Force. Distributors and customers
Represent LXS / MPP in related applicatiosn areas and serve as steward in strategic industry associations
Support application development & innovation activities
Assist Regulatory Affairs for regional registration activities and defending of biocides
Ensure Safety, quality and compliance on support provided by our laboratories and services
Experience / Skills
Master of Science, PhD preferred but not required, or compareable degree
3-5 years of professional experience in industrial preservation applications
Ability to communicate complex technical information clearly in written reports, presentations and customer discussions
Very good understanding of product registration processes and regulations (e.g. FIFRA, PMRA, FDA etc.)
Knowledge of application testing, formulation performance, microbiological efficacy or preservation technologies particularly in coatings, construction materials, polymer emulsions, adhesives, sealants or related MPP markets.
Customer-focused, collaborative and commercially aware; able to connect technical outcomes with customer value and business results.
What we offer
Compensation We offer competitive compensation packages, inclusive of a global bonus program. Please note, the actual compensation may vary based on geographic location, work experience, education, and skill level.
Comprehensive Benefits We provide a variety of benefits to support your financial security, health and wellbeing including retirement plans, health programs, life insurance and medical care.
Work-Life & Flexibility We support you in maintaining a balance between working hours and personal life. With our global "Xwork" program, we offer flexible working arrangements in all countries in which we operate.
Training & Development We are committed to your professional and personal development and encourage you in the ongoing pursuit of education, training and knowledge through both formal and informal learning.
LANXESS has a value-based performance culture. We are seeking a range of human interests, backgrounds, and experiences that can be engaged to achieve respect, ownership, trust, professionalism, integrity and healing across all sectors.
We are looking to find diverse and talented people to join our team. Studies have shown that some individuals are less likely to apply if they do not meet 100% of the criteria. We are looking to equalize the gap! If you are excited about this role but your past experiences do not align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We will look to assess your talent against our competencies, values and requirements to get the best organizational fit. You might be the right candidate for this or other roles we have available!
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About LANXESS
LANXESS is a leading specialty chemicals company with sales of EUR 6.8 billion in 2019 and about 14,300 employees in 33 countries. The company is currently represented at 60+ production sites worldwide. The core business of LANXESS is the development, manufacturing and marketing of chemical intermediates, additives, specialty chemicals and plastics.
