R&D Scientist; Textiles

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$65,000.00/yr - $70,000.00/yr

Relocation and Sponsorship Not Available for this Opportunity

Our client, a global leader known for their exceptional engineering expertise and specialized processing knowledge, is expanding their team and seeking an experienced Textile R&D Chemist. This position offers a variety of tasks with increasing complexity across research, development, technical, quality, and sales functions. Reporting directly to the Director of R&D, this role is essential in supporting the development and continuous improvement of products and processes.

Location: Fort Mill, SC

Direct Hire

Salary: 65k-70k/yr. w/annual bonus of up to 15%

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform lab work utilizing available data resources and executing repetitive tasks with precision.
• Apply standard testing methods, techniques, and product formulations while exercising judgment in selecting appropriate alternatives.
• Conduct analysis, tests, and experiments, interpreting and presenting results.
• Utilize critical thinking to interpret data and clearly communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Provide customer support, including troubleshooting and sample evaluation.
• Qualify both new and existing raw materials.
• Contribute to specific research components within larger projects under the guidance of senior professionals.
• Maintain accurate records in lab notebooks and SAP as required.
• Complete TSW requests and generate relevant reports.
• Assist in training new employees and may delegate tasks as appropriate.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Required Skills:

• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Proficiency with computer programs (SAP, Excel, Lotus Notes)
• Expertise in lab and analytical techniques
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

This role operates within a professional chemical laboratory environment, using industry-standard chemical lab equipment such as Karl Fischer, HPLC, FTIR, TGA, DSC, AA, and pH meters, in addition to office equipment including computers and photocopiers.

Physical Demands:

The role requires typical lab activities, including lifting up to 5-gallon pails, standing, sitting, and performing other lab tasks.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or Textile Chemistry
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in the relevant field
• Experience in textile dyeing, finishing, and related testing applications

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Master’s degree in Chemistry or Textile Chemistry
• At least 2 years of experience in a related field
• Knowledge of SAP
• Experience with wet analytical test methods

This job description is a complete list of all desired skills but not all are required. We strongly encourage candidates who have some of the skills to apply. We look forward to a conversation to learn more about you.

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Research, Science, and Manufacturing

• Textile Manufacturing