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Lab Technician - Plastics Additives R&D

Milliken & Company

United States, South Carolina, Spartanburg

920 Milliken Road (Show on map)

Jun 10, 2026

Milliken & Company is a global manufacturing leaderwhose focus on materials science delivers tomorrow's breakthroughs today. Fromindustry-leading molecules to sustainable innovations, Milliken creates products thatenhance 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, Instagramand LinkedIn.

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Lab Technician- Plastics Additives R&D

POSITION OVERVIEW

We are hiring aLab Technicianto execute analytical testing, support polymer processing trials, manage sample workflows, and coordinate across R&D, analytical labs, Technical Service & Development, regulatory, shipping, and commercial teams-a high-visibility role where your data directly informs product-release decisions, customer readiness, and commercialization timelines.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Execute analytical testingacross polymer characterization and additive-analysis methods, including FTIR, GC, active oxygen, moisture, MFR, DSC,Crystex, SAOS/rheology, gel content, impact, and flexural testing.

Support polymer processing trials, including twin-screw extrusion compounding, injection molding, and blending operations-from material staging and parameter setup through sample collection, evaluation, and troubleshooting.

Manage sample workflows end-to-end-preparation, labeling, safehandlingand storage of additives including peroxides and oxidizers, inventory tracking, QC release, and domestic/international shipment with SDS and regulatory documentation.

Coordinate across functionsas the operational link between R&D scientists, analytical specialists, TS&D engineers, sales, regulatory, shipping, tolling facilities, and customer technical contacts.

Maintain data integrityacross shared project datasets, master data files, QC spreadsheets, laboratory records, and Technical Service Requests (TSRs).

Support method development, validation, and transfer, including documentation, calibration standards, and troubleshooting analytical variability.

Communicate proactively-provide updates, flag risks, close loops, and keep stakeholders informed across concurrent projects.

QUALIFICATIONS - REQUIRED

B.S.in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline

2+yearsof hands-on laboratory experience in a polymer, plastics, or chemical environment

Proficiencyin multiple polymer characterization or analytical chemistry techniques

Working knowledge of sample preparation, handling, and storage for polymer and chemical-additive materials

Proficiencywith Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams) and a LIMS or lab notebook

Strong organizational, communication, and multi-tasking skills

QUALIFICATIONS - PREFERRED

M.S.in a related field;3+ yearsin plastics additives or polyolefin environments

Hands-on experience withpolymer processing equipment, including twin-screw extruders, injection molding machines, single-screw extruders, or dry-blending/compounding equipment

Experience with advanced characterization techniques (Crystex, TREF/TGIC, GPC, SAOS, SEM)

Familiarity with method development/validation, DOE, JMP or Minitab, SAP, and international shipping documentation

The successful candidate will have strengths in the following:

Analytical Rigor	Produce data people can bet decisions on-accurately and independently
Problem Solving	Investigate anomalies and propose next steps, not just report results
Processing Aptitude	Understand how materials behave during extrusion, molding, and compounding-and how processing affects performance
Ownership	Track work from request to completion; nothing falls through the cracks
Cross-Functional Fluency	Speak the language of the lab, the plant, the customer, and the shipping dock

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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.

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