Industry Technical Specialist

Ethanolproducer; Nebraska; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Ethanolproducer is seeking an Industry Technical Specialist to provide on-site service and support to industrial ethanol customers in Nebraska. The role includes conducting plant trials, troubleshooting process issues, and preparing technical reports. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or comparable experience, along with strong skills in data analysis and statistical software like JMP. The position involves regional travel and offers opportunities to enhance customer training and technical presentations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or comparable work experience.
• Progressive experience in technical services or laboratory fermentation.
• Strong data analysis and statistical interpretation skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site technical service to industrial ethanol customers.
• Support field trial setup and troubleshooting.
• Prepare technical trial summary reports and conduct data reviews.

Skills

Data analysis

Statistical interpretation

Experimental review

Customer support

Technical service

Education

Bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Fermentation Science, Biofuels Processes, Biology

Tools

JMP

Microsoft Office

Salesforce

Job description

Position Overview

Industry Technical Specialist

As part of the BarthHaas family of companies, BetaTec offers the opportunity to join an established team in the ethanol industry focused on innovation, collaboration, and meaningful results.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site technical service to industrial ethanol customers through frequent visits, plant trials, process audits, and performance reviews.
• Support field trial setup and optimization, troubleshoot fermentation and process issues, and conduct follow-up calls.
• Prepare technical trial summary reports, protocols, and fermentation data reviews.
• Use JMP or equivalent statistical software to analyze plant and trial data, interpret results, and provide technically sound recommendations.
• Perform customer training, deliver technical presentations, and support long‑term product success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology, Fermentation Science, Biofuels Processes, Biology, or a related technical field, or comparable work experience.
• Progressive experience in technical services, laboratory fermentation, biofuels processes, or customer support in ethanol or industrial biotechnology settings.
• Strong data analysis, statistical interpretation, and experimental review skills.
• Proficiency in JMP or equivalent statistical analysis software, Microsoft Office, and CRM systems such as Salesforce.
• Ability to travel regionally to customer locations.
• Preferred: expertise in fermentation principles, yeast physiology, biological troubleshooting, contamination control, and fermentation efficiency.