Research Chemist

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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Research Chemist

POSITION OVERVIEW

We are seeking an individual that will be part of a dynamic team with a proven track record of inventing, developing, and commercializing FDA registered medical devices. In this role, the individual will routinely interact with the Business Development, Clinical Affairs, and Manufacturing roles.

In this role, the Associate will oversee the following:

1. Research & Innovation

• Develop a “Deep Science” understanding of both commercial and new technology platforms, with an emphasis on cohesive / adhesive chemistry formulations.
• Determine the appropriate performance tests, how they correlate to the final product performance, gather the data, and present the data internally and externally
• Leading the qualification, from lab to scale up, through internal and external partners
• Leading new raw material introductions by collaborating with RA/QA,
• Manage the Intellectual Property Portfolio for the Business
• Identify routes to manufacture new product formats or significantly improve manufacturing methods for current products
• Review literature, and provide education to the business on novel research that is related to cohesive, adhesive and tackifier chemistries.

2. New Product Development

• Develop, define, implement, communicate and manage new product development projects to defined timelines.
• Participate in new product development activities to ensure proper quality assurance and control plans are implemented prior to beginning manufacturing (Design Controls)
• Conduct and document packaging and sterility validations
• Develop and execute test protocols, interpret results, and present / publish associated reports

REQUIREMENTS:

• PhD. in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Material Science and Engineering or MS degree w/ >5 years of experience in new product development and Research, in lieu of PhD
• Travel: 2-5 days / month
• Hands on material characterization experience (required)
• Design of Experiments and Strong data analysis skills (required)
• Experience working in a regulated industry, ISO 13485 experience is a plus
• Based at RMC - Spartanburg, SC

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.