Advanced R&D Professional I

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 OVERVIEW

This position is responsible for inventing, leading, developing/validating, and commercializing new growth products within our innovation process. This position requires a strong aptitude and desire for experimental work, use of scientific method, and clear communication of results. The applicant will also be involved across the entire spectrum of new product development: customer contact, ideation, proof of concept, development, validation, regulatory, intellectual property, pilot plant, process development, product support, and technical associate administration. The position is located at Milliken & Company’s corporate headquarters in Spartanburg, SC and reports through the Textile Division Research organization. Occasional to frequent visits to external customers, production facilities, and conferences are expected.

 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage laboratory, laboratory safety, equipment, and technical associate administration

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

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

• Become technology leader in key areas

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

• Support our product quality, cost, and