Technical Specialist - Microbiological Control

Technical Specialist – Microbiological Control (EMENA) Location: Flexible within EMENA Travel: Up to 50% Buckman is looking for a Technical Specialist – Microbiological Control to support customers across EMENA with microbiological monitoring, troubleshooting, and treatment program optimization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead customer site surveys and diagnose microbiological challenges.
• Design, implement, and evaluate microbial control programs and field trials.
• Provide technical expertise on oxidizing and non-oxidizing biocides and, ideally, monochloramine applications.
• Support Sales teams by translating technical findings into customer-focused solutions.
• Collaborate with Regulatory, Product Management, Quality, and other technical specialists.
• Deliver technical support that helps retain existing business and develop new opportunities.
• Engage with customers through site visits, meetings, technical presentations, and training sessions.

Qualifications

• Degree in Microbiology, Biotechnology, or a closely related field.
• Strong industrial microbiology experience, preferably in industrial water treatment, process water systems, or pulp and paper.
• Proven experience troubleshooting microbiological control programs.
• Strong customer-facing, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Commercial mindset with the ability to identify and create customer value.
• Willingness to travel extensively across the EMENA region.

Preferred

• Knowledge of pulp and paper processes.
• Experience with monochloramine and other biocide treatment programs.

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