Technical Specialist - Microbiological Control

Technical Specialist – Microbiological Control (EMENA)

Location: Belgium

The location is 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.

Join Buckman

Join Buckman and help customers solve complex microbiological challenges through technical expertise, innovation, and partnership.

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