Account Manager - Life Science, Water Treatment
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The posting
BASIC FUNCTION
This position will support the continued growth and development of the water and wastewater business in Northeast US region. The candidate will provide technical input and support, assist with market development and ultimately generate sales.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Identify, evaluate and implement applications of water and wastewater products and solutions across the northeast US region.
- Understand and address both technical and commercial challenges.
- Develop the initial implementation through to the generation of revenue.
- Develop and implement Company technologies into potential industry applications.
- Responsibility for all phases of development from concept to trial and sale.
- Conduct and coordinate lab tests to develop products suitable for field trials and eventual commercialization.
- Provide on-site technical support during trials, pilot tests and implementation.
- Analyze and interpret data, making technical judgements to further projects.
- Propose and drive processing and technical solutions to industry challenges.
- Provide customer (internal and external) assistance and training.
- Generate detailed progress reports for management and peer review.
- Remain current on company and industry developments as well as technical understanding of target applications and industries.
- Demonstrate initiative in finding and pursuing potential customer leads, attending trade shows and conferences, initiating contact with various industry professionals to gain market knowledge and grow technical network.
- Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical engineering or similar.
Minimum of 5 years of field and laboratory experience in the technical wastewater treatment process, knowledge and understanding and application support and sales previous sales experience is required.
Ideal candidate can be based in the Northeast or Mid Atlantic.
Technical – engineering skills for the application of products into the wastewater and water treatment process Marketing/Sales – understanding of wastewater business and market.
Must possess an innate curiosity and drive to clearly identify relevant market issues and seek to achieve logical and commercially viable solutions.
Must be willing to travel up to 50%.
The work location for this role is flexible if approved by “Company,” except this position may not be performed remotely from CO, CA, NJ or NY.
Salary Range: $90,000 - $125,000 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, education, skills, certifications, and geographic location.
WHY CANDIDATES CHOOSE OMYA
- Global company with operations in more than 50 countries
- 140+ years of industry leadership
- Internal advancement opportunities
- Company values driven organization
- Safety-first environment
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with Company match
- Paid Time Off & Holidays
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Taken from Omya's own posting, last seen live on 13 Nov 2026.
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About Omya
Calcium carbonate and dolomite fillers and pigments, plus specialty materials it distributes, sold to makers of paper and packaging, plastics, paints and adhesives, building materials, food, nutrition products and water treatment.
Pay schedule: A salaried job with US benefits of medical, dental and vision cover, a 401(k) with company match and paid time off; no posting names commission, and the US water treatment seat travels up to half the time.
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