Technical Service Scientist Coatings & Surfactants

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Charlotte, NC

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$130,000–$180,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Business Growth, Business Support, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Communication Skills, Competitive Research, Cross-Functional, Customer Relations, Identify Issues, Industrial Coating, Industry/Trade Analysis, Interpersonal Skills, Market Tracking, Marketing, Polymers, Product Development, Product Support, Project Execution, Regulations, Research & Development (R&D), Rheology, Sales Pipeline, Sales Presentation, Software Development, Technical Presentation, Technical Training, Water Treatment, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Charlotte, NC
POSTED
Today

Base salary $130,000-$180,000 Role is remote with travel (50-75%) Benefits include medical, dental, vision,life insurance, PTO, 401k match, wellness programs. Join a global leader with a long-standing reputation for innovation and sustainability, offering strong career growth, excellent benefits,and a collaborative, people-focused culture. This is a high-visibility, customer-facing technical role where you'll own projects, solve real-world formulation challenges, and work closely with R&D and commercial teams to drive impact across diverse industrial markets. Duties & Responsibilities: Serve as the primary technical contact for customer R&D, production, and technical teams, providing hands-on support and resolving complex formulation and application challenges Lead and manage a pipeline of technical opportunities, driving customer projects from concept through implementation and commercialization Build and maintain strong technical relationships with customers through regular on-site engagement and proactive support Collaborate with internal R&D teams to identify gaps, modify existing products, and support new product development based on customer needs Partner with commercial and marketing teams to develop technical value propositions, application data, and tools that support business growth Create and deliver technical training, presentations, and sales enablement materials to support internal and external stakeholders Translate technical capabilities into clear business value, supporting adoption of products and solutions in the market Monitor industry trends, competitive activity, raw material changes, and regulatory developments to inform strategy and positioning Coordinate with cross-functional global and regional teams to deliver tailored solutions and ensure successful project execution Strengthen market presence by positioning solutions effectively within key industrial segments and application Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related scientific discipline (MS/PhD preferred) 8–10+ years of hands-on experience in formulation, application development, and technical service Strong background in emulsification, dispersing, defoaming, and rheology modification Experience working with surfactants, water-soluble polymers, chelates, and acid-based catalysts Industry experience across one or more of the following: emulsion polymer latex, aqueous coatings, pulp & paper, textile, water treatment, chemical processing, or related industrial markets Proven ability to troubleshoot and solve complex technical challenges across multiple applications Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a customer-focused mindset Commercial awareness with the ability to translate technical performance into customer value Ability and willingness to travel frequently (approximately 50–75%) Must be located within reasonable proximity to the East Coast or adjacent regions **If you'd like to hear more about this opportunity and others we are currently working on, please contact Tory Mack attmack@cps4jobs.com JO: 50.26TM #LI-TM1

About the Company

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SRS Distribution Inc. has the strongest national network of independent roofing distributors with the most talented team of people working together to deliver the industry's best products and services. We have hundreds of locations in 44 states and continue to grow year-over-year. Our website has the latest list of branches.

 In addition to our commitment to customer focus, SRS strives to become the preferred employer in the industry with highly-motivated and engaged employees operating in an entrepreneurial culture. This continual growth has established SRS as one of the fastest growing building products distribution companies in the U.S. SRS is a private company sponsored by Leonard Green & Partners and Berkshire Partners LLC, while being led by a management team of industry veterans. Find out more at www.srsdistribution.com

SRS believes in hiring military veterans at any level for any position. We know your service trained you in many of the areas that we value, such as; leadership, teamwork, performance, integrity, and safety. If your experience matches our requirements, we want you to apply today.

Typical Opportunities:

Branch Operations

  • Branch Management
  • CDL Driver
  • Inside Sales (Sales Administration)
  • Warehouse Personnel
  • Roof Top Loader/Striker

Branch Outside Sales

  • Territory Management

Corporate

  • Administration
  • Accounting and Finance
  • Fleet
  • FP&A
  • Financial Services
  • Human Resources
  • Information Technology
  • Legal
  • Marketing
  • Pricing
  • Procurement
  • Safety

University Programs

  • Management Trainee
  • MBA Leadership Development Program
  • Summer Internship

Benefits:

Health

  • Choice of medical plans (includes a wellness plan and telemedicine)
  • Vision Plan
  • Choice of dental plans
  • Basic Life Insurance paid by SRS
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Additional Life Insurance for employee and members of family available
  • Short-Term Insurance available
  • Long-Term Insurance available

Financial

  • 401(k) Retirement plan with an opportunity for company match
  • Compensation plans that include a competitive wage and bonus opportunities
  • Paid weekly for all salaried and hourly employees
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Dependent Care FSA
  • Pre-Paid Legal
  • Identity Theft
  • Discounts on our products
  • Vendor discounts

Paid Days Off

  • Paid vacation
  • Paid birthday
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid day of giving
  • Personal time off after 1st year
  • Jury duty
  • Bereavement pay

Can’t put a price tag on these benefits

  • Training and development, because we believe in hiring from within.

Fun events at corporate and branches.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Other/Not Classified
WEBSITE
http://srsdistribution.com