What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Technical Specialist position at Baerlocher USA LLC?
Job Description
Job Description
Company Profile :
The Baerlocher group of companies is one of the world's leading additive suppliers, drawing on experience from more than 200 years of company history. We are known as a leading producer of additives developed for the processing of PVC and SPA products. The company provides solutions for window profiles, pipes, cables, floorings, foils, films and many other applications with a focus on offering a wide range of innovative additives that meet the highest requirements in terms of efficiency, sustainability, and finished product quality.
Job Summary :
Baerlocher is currently seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Associate Technical Specialist to join our PVC team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work closely with experienced professionals and contribute to the development and implementation of technical solutions. This position offers a unique opportunity for growth and career advancement within our organization. The person holding this position must be capable of self-managing multiple projects for PVC applications from ideation through commercialization to meet our customer’s needs throughout North America. These projects can include thermoplastic polymer stabilization, polymer lubricants, additive blends, metal soap synthesis as well as general organic synthesis. This position is also responsible for helping develop and monitor business activities / plans to sustainably grow new and existing market areas.
Duties / Responsibilities :
- Collaborates with sales and technical personnel to implement efficient technical solutions to meet our customer’s needs
- Assists sales and marketing, including visiting customers and providing technical support as needed
- Evaluates and makes recommendations for raw material sourcing
- Manages and conducts product development projects with support from senior technical staff
- Understands the influence of various additives on the customer’s final product
- Learns various methods of additive addition
- Learns the chemistry and impact of additives on customer end use markets
- Provides recommendations to manufacturing in establishing processes for new and existing additives
- Supports and trains Application Specialist on lab practices and procedures
- Assists Baerlocher purchasing and production in the evaluation and approval of critical raw materials
- Manages customer samples and notifications system
- Defines critical quality attributes of products produced for Quality Department
- Organizes, defines, and completes customer and general lab evaluations
- Supports production in developing processing guidelines and resolving issues
- Helps trouble shoot specific customer problems
- Responsible for adhering to the Quality Management System
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