Advanced R&D Professional I

Milliken & Company is a global manufacturing leaderwhose focus on materials science delivers tomorrow's breakthroughs today. Fromindustry-leading molecules to sustainable innovations, Milliken creates products thatenhance 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 manufacturing processes

* Learn and apply new applications, technologies and method development

* Independently lead projects and laboratory experiments

* Secure sustainable solutions via intellectual property

QUALIFICATIONS - REQUIRED

* B.S. and Ph.D. Materials Science, Materials Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or Polymer Chemistry required

(All candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for sponsorship by the employer, now or in the future.)

* Independent experimental design and analysis

* Record of independent invention

* Record of the clear communication of scientific achievements (publications, presentations, or patents)

* Strong communication/presentation skills and communication of value/implications

* History of collaborative spirit, leadership, critical thinking, and organizational skills

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Milliken is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, including but not limited to lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.