Applications Development Scientist / Engineer
About The Position
Milliken & Company’s Performance & Consumer Innovations (PC&I) division is seeking an Applications Development Scientist or Engineer to support the evaluation, development, and commercialization of innovative technologies for consumer product applications. The role designs and executes laboratory testing programs, develops robust screening methodologies, generates actionable technical insights, and collaborates with cross-functional teams to accelerate product development. The ideal candidate is an organized, detail-oriented scientist or engineer with strong experimental skills, excellent communication abilities, and an interest in translating new technologies into customer value. Experience in consumer-packaged goods (CPG), home care, laundry care, textiles, fragrance delivery, odor control, or related application areas is highly desirable.
Requirements
- B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, Textile Engineering, Consumer Science, or a related scientific or engineering discipline.
- Relevant industrial experience in applications development, product development, testing, or related R&D activities: 10+ years with a B.S., 5+ years with an M.S., or 3+ years with a Ph.D.
- Strong laboratory skills and experience conducting structured experimental programs.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in consumer packaged goods (CPG), home care, laundry care, hair care, textile care, or adjacent industries.
- Experience developing complex formulations, with an understanding of ingredients and fabric interactions.
- Experience developing application test methods and screening protocols.
- Knowledge of experimental design, DOE, and statistical analysis.
- Experience with odor testing, sensory evaluation, fragrance performance, or malodor control technologies.
- Experience supporting new product development and commercialization efforts.
- Familiarity with data analysis software such as JMP or similar tools.
- Experience working directly with customers or application-focused development teams.
Responsibilities
- Develop, execute, and refine laboratory methods to evaluate new materials, technologies, and formulations.
- Design screening protocols that efficiently identify promising technologies and distinguish performance differences.
- Conduct laboratory experiments, analyze results, and make data-driven recommendations.
- Develop reproducible, statistically sound test methods aligned with customer needs.
- Support scale-up and commercialization activities through application-focused testing.
- Collaborate with R&D scientists, product managers, and commercial teams to evaluate new technologies and concepts.
- Identify key performance drivers and translate technical findings into practical product recommendations.
- Support new product development projects from early-stage concept screening through commercialization.
- Stay current on industry trends, competitive technologies, and emerging testing methodologies.
- Analyze experimental data using statistical tools and sound scientific principles.
- Design and execute Design of Experiments (DOE) studies to optimize formulations and application performance.
- Prepare technical reports, presentations, and customer-facing summaries.
- Communicate technical findings to commercial, technical, and leadership audiences.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
