Specialist, Scientific Services

Ansell; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Competitive compensation

401(k) with match

Paid time off 14 days + holidays

Education and mentorship programs

Health benefits

Job summary

Ansell is seeking a Specialist, Scientific Services to expand our portfolio across scientific accounts. You will collaborate with BDMs and SAMs to drive adoption of Guardian platforms and deliver on-site assessments, training, and technical support.

This field-based role emphasizes safety, sustainability, and operational performance with opportunities to influence revenue through service penetration and customer outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering, Business, Occupational Health or related field.
• 3+ years of customer-facing experience in Scientific, Industrial, Healthcare, Life Sciences or related industry.
• Strong communication and analytical skills; proficiency with CRM and data tools.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with commercial teams to execute Guardian assessments across Scientific accounts.
• Support service deployments and post-assessment implementation activities.
• Deliver technical support and service engagements for service-targeted accounts.
• Partner with BDMs and SAMs to increase service penetration across accounts.
• Track service requests, digital engagements, leads and revenue influence.

Skills

Presentation skills

Relationship building

Project management

Data analysis

MS Office

CRM systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Salesforce

Power BI

Job description

Why Ansell?

At Ansell, we stay two steps ahead of workplace risk to deliver innovative safety solutions that enhance people's quality of life. As a global leader in protection solutions, we design and develop a wide range of products including gloves, clothing, and other protective gear to keep workers safe and productive across industrial, medical, and consumer applications.

Why Ansell?

At Ansell, we stay two steps ahead of workplace risk to deliver innovative safety solutions that enhance people's quality of life. As a global leader in protection solutions, we design and develop a wide range of products including gloves, clothing, and other protective gear to keep workers safe and productive across industrial, medical, and consumer applications.

Discover more about our company, our people, and our values by visiting us at Ansell.

Ansell is looking for a Specialist, Scientific Services to join our team!

The Scientific Services Specialist expands Ansell’s Scientific Services portfolio across targeted Scientific accounts. Working with Business Development Managers (BDM) and Strategic Account Managers (SAM), the role advances adoption of Ansell Guardian®, Ansell Chemical Guardian®, Apex™, RightCycle™ and future digital solutions, including Guardian Connect.

As a field-based extension of the commercial organization, the Specialist collaborates on onsite assessments, training, technical support and customer engagement programs while uncovering opportunities to strengthen safety, sustainability and operational performance. Success is measured through service adoption, account penetration, customer impact, opportunity generation and revenue influence.

What benefits and opportunities does Ansell offer?

• Competitive compensation plan, including a performance based annual incentive.
• Flexible and hybrid work model.
• A culture of belonging and inclusion, collaboration thrives, and everyone feels seen, heard, and empowered-across our global community.
• Ansell University, LinkedIn Learning and Mentorship programs to develop professional and interpersonal skills.
• Opportunities to advance and grow within the company through LinkedIn Learning and Mentorships.
• Health Benefits: medical, dental, vision, short term and long- term disability and wellness programs.
• 401-k plan with company match.
• Paid time off (vacation, sick and personal days): 14 paid holidays.
• Continuing Education Reimbursement.
• Summer Friday’s.
• Regional Belonging & Inclusion Networks.
• Green office concept and a global mission of sustainability.

The base salary range for this position is $75,000 - $85 000 USD per year. Specific salary for this role may vary within this range based on many factors including geographic location, candidate experience, and skills. Candidate may also be eligible for additional compensation and/or benefits.

What your role will be?

• Collaborate with commercial teams to execute Ansell Guardian assessments across Scientific accounts.
• Support service deployments, customer programs and post-assessment implementation activities.
• Deliver technical support and service engagements for service-targeted accounts.
• Partner with BDMs and SAMs to increase service penetration across service-targeted accounts.
• Identify service expansion opportunities and introduce relevant new offerings.
• Develop account service plans, re-engage priority accounts and support customer growth initiatives.
• Identify opportunities arising from Scientific Services engagements.
• Partner with Sales to advance service-generated leads into revenue-generating opportunities.
• Support Services-related onboarding and development of new field sales personnel.
• Deliver Ansell Guardian and Scientific Services training to internal teams and customers.
• Support adoption of Ansell Guardian Connect and future digital service platforms.
• Track service requests, digital engagements, leads and conversion activity.
• Use digital tools and analytics to increase customer engagement and service visibility.
• Maintain accurate services activity records in Salesforce and company systems.
• Track service penetration, engagement history, opportunities and customer outcomes.
• Maintain scorecards and dashboards, and deliver accurate monthly reporting on activity, outcomes and revenue influence.

What will you bring to Ansell?

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering, Business, Occupational Health, Environmental Health & Safety or a related field; equivalent experience considered.

Job Experience

• 3+ years of customer-facing experience (customer service, success, inside sales, account management) in Scientific, Industrial, Healthcare, Life Sciences, Safety, Technical Services or a related industry.

Knowledge and Skills

• Strong presentation, communication and relationship-building skills.
• Project management and cross-functional coordination experience.
• Ability to analyze data and communicate actionable insights.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and CRM systems; Salesforce preferred.

Preferred:

• Experience in contamination control, PPE, laboratory environments, cleanroom operations, EHS or life sciences.
• Experience conducting customer assessments, audits or consulting engagements.
• Knowledge of sustainability programs, recycling initiatives and value-based selling.
• Power BI, reporting or analytics experience.

Additional Requirements

• Travel required (15%)

Join us to lead the world to a safer future.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Ansell is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, marital status, parental status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity, and maintain employment statistics on applicants. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Ansell. Please inform the company's personnel representative if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process.

Ansell is an EO Employer – M/F/Vets/Disabled and other protected categories.

Our Commitment to Belonging and Inclusion:

Ansell’s vision is about creating safe spaces where all perspectives are valued alongside individual contributions. When we say that everyone deserves to belong, feel included and empowered at work., it's not just words. We want applicants to know that we endeavor to create an inclusive environment that will consider all, regardless of age, gender, background, disability, veteran status, or experience alone! It’s what drives Ansell as an organization towards a workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate, it’s what drives us to serve our customers and stakeholders with pride, and it’s what differentiates Ansell.