Lab Technician

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.

Textile Division

Milliken’s Textile Division operates in wide variety of markets including fabrics for uniform apparel, napery, decor, active wear, reinforcements, military, and airbags.  We provide a variety of innovative, custom-engineered materials solutions for each of these markets.  We strive to be the leader in creating high-value added, differentiated solutions to solve critical challenges within targeted market segments.

Protective Fabrics Business

Milliken’s Protective Fabrics business offers high performance materials for retail apparel, fire service, and industrial workwear markets utilizing woven and knitted fabrics often with specialized chemically functionalized surfaces.  These treatments include flame resistance, water repellency, moisture management, and abrasion resistance. 

Job Summary

The Laboratory Technical Associate will report to the Senior Certification and Testing Manager and will be an integral team member in the growth and innovation efforts of the business.  The Laboratory Technical Associate will be expected to support development and testing efforts primarily related to fire fighter turnout gear including flame resistance, fabric performance and post-finishing technologies.  The position is for first shift: 8am to 5pm, M-F. 

Key Responsibilities of the Laboratory Technical Associate will include:

• Work with the development team to develop new products for the market. 
• Conduct laboratory experiments under the direction of the Senior Certification and Testing Manager in the area of flame-resistance and chemical finishing of textiles.
• Perform testing and chemical analysis on samples.
• Create laboratory reports detailing experimental design, testing results, and analysis.
• Participate in the RMC site safety process.
• Assist in facilitating scale-up trials at manufacturing sites.
• Maintain laboratory chemical inventory, chemical labeling, and safety data sheet compliance requirements. 

Qualifications-Required:

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Science or Engineering.
• Computer skills related to data entry and tracking (Excel, Word, etc.).
• Basic understanding of statistical analysis.
• Ability to travel to local plants (day trips only).
• Able to move around to multiple job stations and operate basic tools as needed during an 8-hour day. 

Highly qualified candidates will have the following additional attributes:

• Experience in industrial laboratory setting.
• Understanding of chemical concepts.
• Experience with textiles.

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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.