Research and Development Chemist
 Safety Components | |
 United States, North Carolina, Burlington | |
| 906 North Anthony Street (Show on map) | |
 Nov 01, 2024 | |
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Description
Elevate Textiles is a leading global manufacturer of fabric and thread solutions focused on innovation, sustainability and quality craftsmanship. The Elevate portfolio of brands includes American & Efird (A&E), Burlington, Cone Denim, Gutermann and Safety Components. Elevate Textiles is committed to delivering solutions that protect and enhance our lives through its global manufacturing platform that includes 36 facilities and approximately 10,000 employees. Elevate is looking for an R&D Chemist to join its dynamic team located in Burlington, NC to support its Burlington & Safety Components brands. These brands are world leaders in research and development using innovative fibers, chemicals, and processes to create next generation textile products. In this position, you will be responsible for discovering, implementing, and promoting proprietary emerging technologies within Burlington, Safety Components, and our global partners. Responsibilities include research of textile technologies, with various chemical and dye suppliers, universities, and through professional organizations. Evaluation includes conducting laboratory trials & testing, followed by manufacturing scale development trials. Project management also includes protection of IP and compliance with regulations. This position is also responsible for providing technical support for Manufacturing, Marketing, Sales and our Customers. Some domestic and international travel is required. Qualified candidates will have a minimum bachelor's degree in chemistry, textile chemistry, polymer chemistry or related work experience. Candidates should have at least 5 years R&D experience in a technical laboratory setting. Experience with textile applications highly desired. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
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