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Actalent Technical Service Representative in Columbus, Ohio
Actalent is URGENTLY HIRING a Technical Service Representative
The ideal candidate we are looking for has their Bachelors in chemistry or biochemistry and has a minimum of 5 years of experience working with PSAs (Pressure Sensitive Adhesives) and who is open to travel. 10% of the job is traveling to speak with customers from other states
Job Description
The Technical Service Representative (TSR) will play a pivotal role in providing expert product recommendations, troubleshooting product and process issues, addressing product quality concerns, and conducting root cause analysis for both existing and prospective customers. This position requires independent management of pressure-sensitive adhesive projects, encompassing everything from formulated resin to plant production and customer trials. The TSR will be responsible for testing adhesives, analyzing results, scaling up approved adhesives during pilot and production stages, leading customer coating trials, and delivering technical support post-commercialization. Close collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential, along with delivering technical presentations and ensuring compliance with safety and environmental guidelines.
Responsibilities
Communicate project progress effectively to both internal teams and external customers.
Contribute to initiatives aimed at business growth.
Engage with customers early to develop and clarify technical requirements.
Develop comprehensive technical plans that align with customer needs and business objectives.
Qualifications
B.S. in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related field.
Minimum of 5 years of experience working with PSAs (Pressure Sensitive Adhesives) such as emulsion expiernece and water based chemistry with adhesives
Proficient in delivering technical presentations to customers.
Feel comfortable giving presentations to large groups of people
Pay and Shift
60K-100K depending on experience and qualifications
First Shift 8AM-5PM M-F
This is an URGENT need and we would love to help the ideal candidate succeed within this role!
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.