Tuba Saçak
Construction Laboratory Specialist
Istanbul
Summary
Customer-oriented Technical Sales Engineer with a strong R&D and Laboratory background in construction chemicals. Proven experience in supporting key accounts, managing, customer projects, conducting product trials, and delivering technical trainings. Skilled in identifying customer needs, proposing tailored solutions, and supporting sales growth through technical expertise and market-driven product knowledge.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
CONSTRUCTION LAB SPECIALIST
IMCD
12.2021 - Current
- Increased lab efficiency by optimizing testing procedures and implementing new technologies.
- Coordinated and managed laboratory projects and experiments.
- Sustainable formula for customer needs and expectations, product development.
- To undertake formula studies about Ceramic Tile Adhesives, Tile Grouts, Joint Compounds, Plasters and Renders, Repair Mortars, Non-Shrink Grouts, Self-leveling Compounds, and ETICS/EIFS Applications.
- Conducting market research on raw materials used in cement-based products such as polymers, cellulose, starch ethers, and plasticizers, which are distributed, and performing laboratory comparisons and tests.
- Analyzed results using analytical software and created reports.
- Participated in quarter technical meetings and project presentations.
- To present Internal and Customer Projects.
- Interpreted laboratory results to provide technical advice to scientists.
- Actively supporting the sales team by participating in customer visits and technical sales meetings.
- Providing technical support during customer visits in collaboration with sales team.
- Contributing to sales activities by presenting technical solutions tailored to customer needs.
- Working closely with the sales team to support customer projects and development suitable formulations.
- Keywords: Construction Chemicals, Dispersible Powder Polymers, Cellulose Ether, Starch Ether, Superplasticizers, Ceramic Tile Adhesives, Tile Grouts, Joint Compounds, Plasters and Renders, Repair Mortars, Non-Shrink Grouts, Self-leveling Compounds, and ETICS/EIFS Applications, Sales Support, Technical Sales, Customer Visit, Business Development, Commercial Support, Sustainability, Construction Chemicals.
SENIOR R&D SPECIALIST
Petroyag Lubricants
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Enhanced team productivity by streamlining processes and implementing time-saving strategies.
- Developed strong client relationships through consistent communication and attentive service.
- Increased sales revenue with targeted marketing campaigns and strategic product positioning.
- Reduced costs by identifying inefficiencies in operations and implementing cost-saving measures.
- To provide technical support to the customer by conducting literature research, developing projects, filing patent applications, and participating in European-funded projects.
INSULATION R&D ENGINEER
Dyo Paint Company
03.2016 - 01.2021
- Responsible R&D Engineer from heat insulation and waterproofing membranes brands of Dyotherm and Klimatherm.
- Improved product development by conducting thorough research and analysis of new technologies.
- To apply the analysis and methods required by the External Thermal Insulation Composite System.
- Taking an active role in the development of thermal and waterproofing membrane systems and renewing current products in line with company strategies.
- Tests of predictions according to the Turkish Standardization Institute (TSE) and Guideline for European Technical Approval of Composite Systems (ETICS) used for thermal insulation and waterproofing membranes.
- Generating ideas for new projects by investigating literature surveys and research.
- Reporting to management with systematic documentation of work done for each phase of projects.
- Testing of alternative raw materials supplied by the Purchasing department.
- Support Quality department for certification of products.
- To work with the Technical Services department on Customer Complaints and improving the quality of current products.
- To participate in benchmarking and test competitive products to gain relevant information that can be applied to product specifications.
- Work with the production team in terms of solving any kind of production and quality problems and propose solutions for the production problems of new products by supplying enough lab. work results.
- To coordinate pilot production of new products by supplying enough laboratory data.
- Keywords: External Thermal Insulation Composite System, Decorative Renders, Base Coat/Finish Coat, Plaster, ETICS, Heat Insulation, EPS/XPS/Mineral Wood Boards
Education
Master of Science - Environmental Engineering
Gebze Technical University
Kocaeli02.2016
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
Firat University
Elazığ, Turkey09.2010
Skills
Laboratory Techniques
Chemical Handling
Test Planning
Development Formula
Data Analysis
Manufacturing Development
Technical Documentation
Process Design
Technical Writing
Lab Management
Process Engineering
Wastewater Treatment Expertise
R&D and Product Development
Formulation of Cement-based Systems
Construction Chemicals (ETICS, Tile Adhesives, Grouts)
Polymer Modification (RDP, Cellulose Ethers)
Laboratory Testing & Data Analysis
Process & Manufacturing Support
Sustainability & Environmental Engineering
Water Sampling
Laboratory Procedures
Equipment Maintenance
Chemical Analysis
Construction Management
Sales Strategy
Sales Support
Technical Sales
Business Support
Customer Visit
Timeline
CONSTRUCTION LAB SPECIALIST
IMCD
12.2021 - Current
SENIOR R&D SPECIALIST
Petroyag Lubricants
01.2021 - 12.2021
INSULATION R&D ENGINEER
Dyo Paint Company
03.2016 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
Firat University
Master of Science - Environmental Engineering
Gebze Technical University