Account Associate - Chemical Solutions and Monitoring
The Account Associate role at Confidential Client's Chemical Solutions and Monitoring division supports mining and heavy industry customers in northern Minnesota by assisting experienced Account Managers with chemical treatment programs and customer service. This entry-level position involves hands-on learning in chemical applications, data collection and analysis, technical reporting, and customer support within industrial environments, emphasizing safety and sustainability. The role offers comprehensive training and career advancement opportunities in water treatment and environmental services.
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Position overview
Confidential Client is hiring an entry-level Account Associate on a Contract / Full-Time basis to support Chemical Solutions & Monitoring (CSM) activities for mining and heavy industry customers across northern Minnesota. This role is field-facing and training-focused — ideal for recent graduates or early-career candidates who want hands-on exposure to water/process chemical treatment, sampling, and technical service.
What You’ll Do
Confidential Client provides structured mentoring and technical training. In this role you will:
- Shadow Account Managers and Field Service personnel to learn chemical treatment programs (dust control, material handling, antiscalant, solid-liquid separation, cooling & boiler water, wastewater, Memchem).
- Collect and run field samples, assist with basic data analysis, and help prepare technical summaries and reports under supervision.
- Complete required technical training to build foundational knowledge of chemical applications and water-treatment processes.
- Support customer visits and service calls to learn customer-facing technical service and relationship-building.
- Maintain and update customer records, assist with sample scheduling, and support documentation tasks.
- Observe and follow EHS/safety policies while learning safe work practices in industrial settings.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (chemical, mechanical, environmental preferred) or in Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, or similar. Recent graduates and candidates with 0–2 years’ relevant experience are encouraged to apply.
- Interest in water and process chemical treatment.
- Strong academic background, internship experience, or laboratory experience in technical/industrial environments.
- A valid U.S. driver’s license and willingness to travel for customer visits (learner’s permits or restricted licenses do not qualify).
- Strong analytical aptitude, attention to detail, and good written and verbal communication skills.
- Eagerness to learn, collaborate in a mentoring environment, and work in industrial settings.
What Success Looks Like
- Completion of required technical training programs.
- Demonstrated proficiency in sample collection and basic data analysis.
- Reliable support for Account Manager activities and timely documentation.
- Growing independent capability in technical analysis and customer support.
- Consistent adherence to safety standards and professional conduct on site.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary range (posted): $79,825 – $85,000 USD per year (range is a guide; final offers depend on experience, skills, and internal equity).
- Benefits (examples): medical, dental & vision (starting day 1), life insurance, PTO, paid holidays, parental leave, 401(k), flexible spending / HSA options, AD&D, disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, and career development opportunities.
Additional information
- This role is intended to prepare candidates for advancement to Account Representative level through hands-on experience and mentoring.
- Confidential Client is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. immediately; Confidential Client will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization (e.g., H-1B) for this role.
- Confidential Client does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiting firms—vendor submissions require an executed MSA.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
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