Lab Technician Job at Milliken and Company

Milliken and Company Spartanburg, SC 29303

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
Lab Technician, Plastic Additives

POSITION OVERVIEW
This hourly position is part of Milliken Chemicals Polymer Additives Business. The laboratory technical associate supports the development of new products. The ideal candidate will have practical laboratory experience.

The position is located at our corporate headquarters in Spartanburg, SC. Hours of work are typically Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm with some flex time.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Perform laboratory experiments including chemical synthesis of new molecules, plastics processing, and characterization of resulting materials Develop new methods for non-standard tasks Maintain laboratory space and equipment Demonstrate commitment to safety Collaborate effectively with a team of scientists to achieve project targets and deadlines Organize and effectively communicate results in a clear concise manner (reports, tables, charts)

QUALIFICATIONS - REQUIRED
BS degree in Chemistry or related field

The successful candidate will have strengths in the following: Work ethic and organizational skills Proficient in use of scientific method, critical thinking, and problem solving Able to follow instructions and to work independently Strong verbal and written communications skills Basic personal computer skill including word processing, spreadsheets, and databases Previous experience in a chemical laboratory is a plus Previous experience in chemical synthesis is a strong plus Previous experience with plastics processing and/or testing is a plus Proactive disposition in finding & evaluating solutions to constraints

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.


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