Product Manager

Company Description

Sterlitech Corporation, headquartered in Auburn, Washington, is a leader in micro and sub-micron filtration technology, offering innovative solutions across a variety of applications. Since its founding in 2001, the company has built a strong global presence, serving customers in over 125 countries. Sterlitech is dedicated to empowering scientists, entrepreneurs, and visionaries with advanced filtration products to address critical challenges, from water conservation and waste stream recovery to disease detection. With over 90 years of combined expertise, the company focuses on enabling breakthroughs in science and technology to improve quality of life worldwide.

As a Product Manager for Membrane Process and Development, you will play a crucial role in supporting the distribution and market success of the product. Working closely with the manufacturers, purchasing, and sales and marketing departments, you will ensure the product meets customer needs while achieving business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

Market Research & Analysis:

Assist in gathering and analyzing data on customer needs, market trends, and competitor products.

Help in identifying opportunities for product cross sell

Product Support:

Collaborate with cross-functional teams sales and marketing to answer technical questions about product

Participate in the creation of product specifications and documentation.

Marketing & Sales Support:

Work with the marketing team to help develop product messaging, positioning, and promotional materials.

Provide the sales team with the necessary product knowledge and materials to effectively sell the product.

Reporting & Metrics:

Track and report on key product metrics, such as sales performance, margin, inventory availability, and customer satisfaction.

Provide insights and recommendations based on data analysis.

Product Lifecycle Management:

Assist in managing timelines, deliverables, and project milestones for onboarding/offboarding new Products

Coordinate with different teams to ensure smooth execution of product-related tasks.

Vendor/Manufacturer Relations:

Collaborate closely with the manufacturer to ensure that product specifications, quality standards, and delivery timelines are met.

Act as a liaison between the manufacturer and your organization to communicate any necessary adjustments, feedback, or improvements.

Job Qualifications:

Bachelor or Masters degree Chemical, Environmental, Mechanical Engineering Preferred

2+ years of experience in membrane filtration research and/or applications

Ability to troubleshoot technical and operational issues

Strong communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills

Willingness to travel if needed

About Sterlitech:

Sterlitech Corporation provides superior laboratory products, specializing in flat sheet filter membranes and bench scale testing equipment for a variety of industries, including life science, environmental, occupational health and safety, petrochemical, fossil fuels and biotech. For precision and accuracy, Sterlitech’s membrane disc filters, filter holders, silt density index test kits, and syringe-and-capsule filters are consistently relied upon to assure exceptional results.

We have a great team environment—we are proud of the culture that we’ve cultivated here at Sterlitech. To learn more about us, please check out this video where we were featured on "World's Greatest! TV": https://www.sterlitech.com/about-us#asfeatured. With 40 employees, we’re a smaller company, and you’ll find that people enjoy working here. Our office and production facility are located in Auburn, Washington. This is an office-based position.

We are offering a pay rate of $85,000 to $130,000 per year, dependent on experience and qualifications. In addition to a competitive compensation plan, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Life and Disability insurance, FSA, a 401(k) plan, PTO, holidays and more.

Sterlitech Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

If you are hired at Sterlitech, your final hourly rate will be determined

based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education and/or experience. In addition to those factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer. Please keep in mind that hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical in order to allow for future and continued compensation growth. We also offer a generous benefits package, including company paid health insurance, 401(K) retirement savings plan with employer match, 3 weeks PTO per year, and more.