Lab Technician - Talent Pool (Future Opportunities)

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.

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Lab Technician – Talent Pool (Future Opportunities) 

POSITION OVERVIEW 

This entry-level hourly position is part of Milliken Chemicals and is based at our corporate headquarters in Spartanburg, SC. The typical working hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, with some flexibility and occasional travel required. 

Note: This requisition is for a talent pool to review candidates as needed, ensuring we have a pipeline of qualified individuals for future openings. 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Assist in testing various formulations to assess performance and contribute to optimizing formulations to maximize value (specific to some business units). 

• Support the development of experimental lab test methods that simulate and predict real-world performance. 

• Learn and apply principles of experimental design to understand cause and effect. 

• Participate in chemical synthesis, purification/isolation, and analytical characterization under supervision. 

• Operate chemical processing equipment in a lab environment. 

• Maintain a clean and safe work environment; actively engage in safety processes. 

• Collaborate with team members to achieve project targets and deadlines. 

• Organize and communicate results and new ideas clearly and effectively. 

• Handle multiple projects simultaneously under guidance. 

QUALIFICATIONS - REQUIRED 

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Polymer Science, or a related technical field. 

• Experience in a chemical laboratory setting, including safely handling and mixing chemicals, documenting experiments, and operating scientific equipment, is advantageous but not required. 

• Proficient in using scientific methods, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. 

• Ability to follow instructions and work independently. 

• Strong verbal and written communication skills. 

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. 

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.