Advanced R&D Professional I
Posted on: 21 May 2025
Spartanburg, SC
Job Description
POSITION OVERVIEW
This position is responsible for inventing, leading, developing/validating, and commercializing new growth products within our innovation process. This position requires a strong aptitude and desire for experimental work, use of scientific method, and clear communication of results. The applicant will also be involved across the entire spectrum of new product development: customer contact, ideation, proof of concept, development, validation, regulatory, intellectual property, pilot plant, process development, product support, and technical associate administration. The position is located at Milliken & Company’s corporate headquarters in Spartanburg, SC and reports through the Textile Division Research organization. Occasional to frequent visits to external customers, production facilities, and conferences are expected.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
• Manage laboratory, laboratory safety, equipment, and technical associate administration
• Manage projects with cross-functional teams (from invention to commercialization)
• Invent, protect, contribute, and/or implement key growth products
• Become technology leader in key areas
• Defend current business, and win new business via customer problem solving, new ideas, product development, competitive assessment, and application value measurement
• Support our product quality, cost, and manufacturing processes
• Learn and apply new applications, technologies and method development
• Independently lead projects and laboratory experiments
• Secure sustainable solutions via intellectual property
QUALIFICATIONS – REQUIRED
• B.S. and Ph.D. Materials Science, Materials Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or Polymer Chemistry required
(All candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for sponsorship by the employer, now or in the future.)
• Independent experimental design and analysis
• Record of independent invention
• Record of the clear communication of scientific achievements (publications, presentations, or patents)
• Strong communication/presentation skills and communication of value/implications
• History of collaborative spirit, leadership, critical thinking, and organizational skills
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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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