Research and Development Chemist

Research and Development Chemist

Elevate Textiles

United States, North Carolina, Burlington

906 North Anthony Street (Show on map)

Jun 03, 2025

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 35 facilities and over 15,000 employees.

Our Burlington brand is looking to fill the position of Research and Development Chemist based out of its manufacturing operation in Burlington, NC.

Job Overview

The R D Chemist will be responsible for R D projects including carrying out sampling, testing, measuring, recording and analyzing of results as part of a scientific team. In addition, will be responsible and serve as an analytical chemist with hand on experiments with chemistry equipment such as HPLC, GC, UV-Vis, FTIR and mass spectroscopy analysis. Will provide all the required technical support to enable the laboratory to function effectively, while adhering to correct procedures and health and safety guidelines. The position will involve in a variety of laboratory-based investigations within biological, chemical and physical testing aspects. This job operates in laboratory and manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

Bachelor or Masters degree in Chemistry or related university degree with analytical chemistry

At least 3 years' experience with a manufacturing laboratory using LC/MS, HPLC, GC/MS, UV-Vis, SEM etc.

Understanding of organic and inorganic chemistry

Develops chemical formulations under the guidance of Director of Emerging Chemistries

Ability to apply chemicals, dye fabric, color assessment

Ability to assistance with small details to fill out paperwork and collect samples

Chase progress to develop data for marketing literature

Accurately conducting complex analytical tests on fabric sample

Testing processes, finished products, and raw materials to determine quantity and quality of characteristics or materials of a substance.

Adjusting, setting up, maintaining and cleaning laboratory equipment.

Recognizing erroneous outcomes, reporting them immediately, and ensuring all sampling methodologies or processes are well controlled and documented

Understand mathematical computations, graphs, and charts, must have an aptitude for math (percentages, decimals, pre-algebra)

Should be detail oriented and organized

Perform lab duties including textile tests according to ISO, AATCC, ASTM, etc standards

Follow up with suppliers and fill out the procedural forms to bring chemistry for experimentation

Prior work experience within the textile field preferred

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