Applications Development Chemist (m/f/d)

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 The primary responsibility of this position is to support the development and growth of the global coatings additives business by creating relevant applications data packages for strategic markets and supporting R&D developments. Secondary responsibilities include conducting scientific investigations into the properties and mechanisms of unique additive technologies. This position will report to the Applications Development Manager EMEA, and is based in our Langenfeld, Germany office and technical center.

JOB  RESPONSIBILITIES

• Generate application data for market development projects

• Develop deep understanding of product portfolio and leverage knowledge to address unmet needs in the coatings space
• Design and conduct experiments to validate value propositions for Borchers additives
• Formulate and test coatings for architectural, industrial, and transportation applications

• Work closely with research group(s) to generate data and launch new products with high market impact, including

• Investigating chemistry and mechanisms for unique additive technologies
• Co-develop and evaluate new prototypes and concepts

• Adherence to and development of standard test methods for coatings, inks, sealants, etc.

• Communicate effectively with internal and external customers

•  Present applications data at trade shows
•  Author technical papers
•  Collaborate with key customers and participate in application field trials

• Provide input to technical and marketing groups to promote business growth

• Support the development of technical literature, sales tools, and training programs

• Commitment to Environment, Health and Safety (EHS).

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.