Technical & Application Consultant

Working at METTLER TOLEDO AutoChem Inc. (www.mt.com/autochem) means you are impacting the world in important ways. Our process analytical technology and automated synthesis reactors in combination with modeling software provide scientists in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and (fine-) chemical industries the information they need to deliver life-changing products. As a strategic business unit within Mettler Toledo, AutoChem develops, manufactures, sells, and services instruments that modernize chemical synthesis, provide insight to every chemical reaction, and provide process knowledge to eliminate scale-up and safety incidents. Our instruments and modeling software increase the efficiency and effectiveness of chemists and engineers. Our products help develop profitable, green, and safe scientific processes. We help keep you healthy by enabling scientists to develop new drugs and bring life-saving medicines to the world.

Responsibilities

• Identify customer needs and proactively develop business opportunities through technical and application-focused engagement across pre- and post-sale activities.
• Develop and maintain strategic site penetration plans for focus accounts in partnership with the sales team and greater METTLER TOLEDO organization.
• Design and execute targeted micro-campaigns in collaboration with Inside Sales and Account Managers to grow regional opportunities.
• Generate, qualify, and advance opportunities for AutoChem products, software, and services through technical close, based on clear value statements.
• Apply strong application expertise to serve as a trusted technical resource for customers and internal teams.
• Deliver consultative, value-added support throughout the sales cycle, including customer visits, seminars, training, technical consultations, and AFT support (Application Feasibility Test).
• Maintain strong knowledge of AutoChem offerings, competitive technologies, and complementary solutions.
• Translate application feasibility findings, industrial experience, and technical literature into actionable input for Product Management.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Process Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field required; PhD preferred.
• MBA or other business degree is an asset.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in the Chemical R&D space within the pharmaceutical chemical industry: chemistry, engineering, process development/safety.
• Experience working with sales teams in prior roles.
• Experience in process development, crystallization, particle characterization, or related chemical engineering and chemistry disciplines.
• Experience supporting pharmaceutical, biotechnology, specialty chemical, or related industries.
• Experience with Process Analytical Technology (PAT) related to particle processes (including crystallization, precipitation, emulsions, flocculation, and suspensions) as well as chemical and engineering processes from laboratory development through scale-up and manufacturing is advantageous.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment while independently managing time-sensitive projects with minimal supervision.
• Strong analytical, creative, assertive, and problem-solving skills.
• SAP experience preferred.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision care coverage starting on date of hire.
• 401(k) savings plan with company matching.
• Tuition reimbursement, perks, and discounts.
• Parental and caregiver leave programs.
• Paid time off, flexible spending, short- and long-term disability, basic life insurance, business travel insurance, Employee Assistance Program, and domestic partner benefits.