Research Chemist, Performance Colorants & Ingredients

Milliken & Company is a global manufacturing leader whose focus on materials science delivers tomorrow’s breakthroughs today. From industry-leading molecules to sustainable innovations, Milliken creates products that enhance people’s lives and deliver solutions for its customers and communities. Drawing on thousands of patents and a portfolio with applications across the textile, flooring, chemical and healthcare businesses, the company harnesses a shared sense of integrity and excellence to positively impact the world for generations. Discover more about Milliken’s curious minds and inspired solutions at Milliken.com and on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.

POSITION TITLE  

Research Chemist, Performance Colorants & Ingredients

 

POSITION OVERVIEW 

This position is responsible for inventing, leading, developing/validating, and commercializing new growth products within our innovation process with a particular emphasis on new molecule synthesis. The position requires a strong aptitude and desire for experimental work, use of scientific method, and clear communication of results. The applicant will primarily be involved in customer contact, ideation, proof of concept, development and validation of new technologies, though they may also be called to assist in regulatory, intellectual property, pilot plant, process development, and product support as appropriate. This R&D based position may be supported (and responsible to manage) at least one technical administrative associate. The position is located at Milliken & Company's corporate headquarters in Spartanburg SC and reports to the Group Leader for PCI synthesis. Occasional to frequent visits to external customers, production facilities, and conferences are expected (10% expected). 

 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Synthesize new molecules to support growth projects 

• Invent, protect, contribute, and/or implement key growth products  

• Become technology leader in key technical areas  

• Manage laboratory, laboratory safety, equipment, and administrative technical associates 

• Manage projects with cross functional teams (from inception to commercialization) 

• Defend current business, and win new business via customer problem solving, new ideas, product development, competitive assessment, and application value measurement 

• Learn and apply new applications, technologies, and methods 

• Independently lead projects and laboratory experiments  

• Secure sustainable solutions via IP 

• Active member of laboratory safety and qual