Tech Service Chemist - Corrosion & Materials (Travel 50%)

ZERUST Integrity Solutions; Circle Pines (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ZERUST Integrity Solutions in Circle Pines, MN seeks a Technical Service Chemist to provide technical support to customers, Sales, and internal teams through laboratory testing, problem solving, and field support. The role investigates corrosion and application problems, interprets results, and prepares reports.

The successful candidate will develop broad knowledge of ZERUST products, work with cross-functional teams, travel up to 50 percent, and lift up to 50 pounds, while maintaining safety

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a hard science or engineering discipline is required; chemistry-intensive fields preferred.
• Basic laboratory competency in measurement, sample preparation, pH measurement, chemical handling, and laboratory safety.
• Experience with corrosion, metal pretreatment, coatings, industrial cleaning, manufacturing, or metalworking is preferred but not required.
• Strong computer skills for working with technical data, spreadsheets, reports, and presentations.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. and willing to obtain a valid passport for travel in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
• Must be able to travel independently up to 50% of the time (20–50% travel common).

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to ZERUST customers and the Sales team.
• Participate in customer calls and technical discussions.
• Investigate corrosion, cleaning, packaging, application, and related technical problems through laboratory testing and field observations.
• Determine appropriate testing approaches and perform laboratory work safely, accurately, and consistently.
• Interpret results and develop technically sound recommendations.
• Prepare clear, professional technical reports and communicate findings to customers, sales, and internal teams.
• Develop broad working knowledge of ZERUST products, applications, corrosion prevention, and related manufacturing processes.
• Visit customer facilities to investigate problems, collect information or samples, assist with trials, and evaluate applications.
• Conduct technical presentations, training, and occasional product evaluation or development activities.
• Manage multiple projects, samples, tests, reports, and priorities while maintaining accuracy and follow-through.
• Collaborate effectively with Sales, laboratory personnel, and other technical team members.

Skills

Technical communication

Laboratory testing

Project management

Customer collaboration

Safety consciousness

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in hard science or engineering

Tools

Chemistry lab equipment

pH meters

Ion chromatography

Job description

ZERUST Integrity Solutions in Circle Pines, MN seeks a Technical Service Chemist to provide technical support to customers, Sales, and internal teams through laboratory testing, problem solving, and field support. The role investigates corrosion and application problems, interprets results, and prepares reports.

The successful candidate will develop broad knowledge of ZERUST products, work with cross-functional teams, travel up to 50 percent, and lift up to 50 pounds, while maintaining safety