Technical Support Specialist (Northeastern USA)

Portfolio Business : Huber Engineered Materials

J.M. Huber Corporation is one of the largest privately held, family-owned companies in the United States. Established in 1883, we are a diversified, global supplier of specialty and commodity chemicals, hydrocolloid solutions, engineered wood products and natural resources to customers spanning a wide variety of industries. With approximately $3 billion in sales and 4,000 employees worldwide, we have a material presence in more than 20 countries.

Position Summary

The Technical Support Specialist provides agronomic and technical expertise to support Huber AgroSolutions (HAS) customers and commercial teams across the Northeast and Great Lakes region , with preferred residence in Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, or Southern Michigan . This field-based role translates science into practical customer solutions by leading product trials, developing crop-specific technical recommendations, and communicating product performance to growers, distributors, consultants, and sales teams. The position partners closely with Sales, Marketing, Product Management, and Innovation to strengthen product positioning, accelerate adoption, and support profitable growth.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide technical and agronomic support to customers, distributors, and sales teams across the territory.
• Design, coordinate, evaluate, and interpret field trials for existing and new products.
• Develop scientifically sound trial protocols based on crop practices, product objectives, and desired outcomes.
• Build compelling technical and agronomic evidence to support product positioning and commercialization.
• Collaborate with universities, research organizations, growers, and consultants on field research and product evaluation.
• Deliver technical training, presentations, webinars, and educational materials for internal and external audiences.
• Partner with Sales and Marketing on customer demonstrations, competitive analysis, and crop-specific technical collateral.
• Provide in-field support to key customers and investigate product performance concerns through root cause analysis.
• Translate field insights into recommendations for Product Management and the Global Innovation team.
• Support late-stage product development, pre-launch testing, and crop/customer-specific application plans.

Specialized/Technical Knowledge or Required Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy, Crop Science, Biology, or related field required; Master's or PhD preferred.
• 5+ years of agronomy, technical service, or agricultural industry experience.
• Strong knowledge of crop production practices within the Northeast/Great Lakes region ; specialty crop experience preferred.
• Experience designing, conducting, and analyzing field trials; ARM experience preferred.
• Ability to translate technical data into clear, commercially relevant recommendations.
• Strong customer-facing, presentation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently while partnering effectively across Sales, Marketing, Product Management, and R&D.Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to travel 40%+ throughout the territory.
• Preferred residence in  Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, or Southern Michigan .

Total Rewards

J.M. Huber Corporation complies with all local/state regulations requiring salary range transparency.

Any offered salary is determined based on relevant factors such as an applicant's skills, performance, job responsibilities, prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications and market considerations.

U.S. Market-Based Salary Range

[$85,400.00 - $110,900.00]

In addition to base compensation, individuals may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and profit-sharing payout.

Huber also offers a comprehensive, competitive benefits package as detailed on the Huber Benefits Hub

Our employees are our strongest asset, and their safety, health, and well-being is our highest priority. We respect the individual by providing opportunities for professional and personal development. Our Principles drive us to create an inclusive workplace where employees share core values, show dignity and respect toward others, and work hard to achieve their best performance.  

J.M. Huber Corporation is an EEO employer. Pre-employment drug screening is required