Lab Technician - Talent Pool (Future Opportunities)
Posted on: 15 Nov 2024
Spartanburg, SC
Job Description
POSITION TITLE
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 & Company
Spartanburg, SC
The Courage to Think Big
At Milliken, we believe in the power of ideas to impact the world. And we know that the best ideas are born by empowering the brightest people. As a global company, our expertise in research, design, and manufacturing spans multiple markets including floor covering, performance and protective textiles, specialty chemicals, healthcare, and operational excellence consulting for industrial manufacturers.
Since our founding in 1865, our commitment to ethics has guided our work. As a values-based business, we strive to deliver innovations without compromising our commitment to environmental stewardship, the health and safety of our associates, or the future of our communities.
Our Solutions
At Milliken, we solve problems and bring ideas to life through insight and innovation. With expertise in research, design, and manufacturing, we deliver a diverse range of solutions that positively impact the world in which we live.
Our Values
We know that achieving our bold vision means having the courage to think big, so we empower our associates to aim high—developing their ideas, always guided by long-held values and a clear vision for building a better world. We strive to do the right thing in every decision we make—a difference you can see in both what we do and in the way we do it. Here at Milliken, collaboration and courage are the keys to creating innovations that improve lives and guide our work to create a safer, more sustainable, and healthier future.
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IndustryManufacturing
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No. of Employees7,000+
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