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 and on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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-Perform routine and non-routine chemical analysis on raw materials and finished products. Interpret results of analysis.
-Analysis and interprets lab results to provide guidance to operations, including determinations to bring product into specification
-Champion an effective internal quality control and quality assurance environment while adhering with all governance, risk, and compliance guidelines
-Drive focused improvement and cost savings efforts associated with quality impacts with site projects
-Develop new test methods and trains chemists and technicians to method standards. Develop test procedures
-Assists in maintaining lab instruments and field equipment including GC, headspace, ovens, and other associated equipment
-Designs and conducts independent, accurate, and defendable scientific R/D activities to evaluate and improve product performance and develop new products
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
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-BS Degree – Chemistry, or similar discipline
-Gas Chromatography experience required
-Familiar with general lab techniques as well as lab and chemical safety protocols.
-Advanced Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office programs skills
-Preferred: SAP/LIMS experience
SKILL REQUIREMENTS
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-Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
-Proactive tendencies with willingness to take ownership and responsibility as a highly motivated self-starter
-Leadership skills with the ability to influence others and promote change
-Desire to continuously lookout for improvement opportunities (efficiency, automation)
-Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
-Solid analytical skills with the ability to draw conclusions and make decisions based upon sound evaluation
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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