Silicone Technical Services Lead | Formulation & Innovation

Innospec Inc.; Salisbury (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Innospec Inc. seeks a Technical Services Manager Silicones to lead a team delivering customer-focused technical service and innovative silicone formulations. You will drive product development, manage regulatory and application support, and collaborate with sales and production to meet market needs.

The role requires hands-on silicone chemistry, strong project leadership, and the ability to build relationships with customer technical teams while traveling to client sites as needed.

Qualifications

• BS in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or Biochemistry; advanced degree preferred.
• Hands-on silicone chemistry and formulation experience.
• 15+ years in the silicone industry with hands-on formulations.
• Effective written and oral communication and teamwork.
• Willingness to travel up to 20% domestically.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-performing team focused on customer technical service and new product development.
• Provide technical, regulatory and application support to customers.
• Develop commercially viable silicone formulations meeting market needs.
• Draft and maintain product documentation and support filings.
• Visit customers to promote products and solve technical issues.
• Collaborate with sales, production and marketing on product launches.

Skills

Silicone chemistry

Formulation development

Project leadership

Customer technical service

Regulatory compliance

Strong communication

Education

BS in Chemistry or related field

Advanced degree in related field (plus)

Job description

Innospec Inc. seeks a Technical Services Manager Silicones to lead a team delivering customer-focused technical service and innovative silicone formulations. You will drive product development, manage regulatory and application support, and collaborate with sales and production to meet market needs.

The role requires hands-on silicone chemistry, strong project leadership, and the ability to build relationships with customer technical teams while traveling to client sites as needed.