Job Description

Crypton, LLC – Kings Mountain, NC (30 miles west of Charlotte, NC)

Why work for Crypton LLC?

Celebrating more than 25 years of excellence, Crypton® provides an extensive range of upholstery products to customers worldwide that enhance consumer value, making life easier while continually exceeding expectations. However, we are more than a fabric company. Crypton invents, patents, and brands the most reliable, environmentally friendly, high-performance textiles in the world. Our products are not only soft and beautiful but are also designed to perform and have varying levels of protection depending on where they will be used. In situations where heavy demands can be placed on fabric, Crypton offers superior performance with exceptional protection from stains, moisture, and odors. The Crypton brand is nationally recognized and in the midst of extensive growth.

Position Overview:

We are looking for a Senior Product Development Chemist to join our team in Kings Mountain, NC . This role provides hands-on support to the development efforts for a wide variety of Crypton and Nanotex products. End-uses include high-performance upholstery, apparel, bedding, vinyl and leather. We are looking for an enthusiastic person with a willingness to grow and learn. Crypton offers a welcoming and supportive team atmosphere.

Job Description:

Essential Job Functions:

New Product Development

o Coordinate lab work, verify cost calculations and follow plant trial implementation to develop new products

o Design of Experiment – independently develop new sales driven finishes from inception to finished product by modifying existing finishes and proving new ones

o Support new product launches

o Travel as needed to support job requirements (estimated 10%)

Sustainability

o Collect and analyze process data and suggest process / product improvements

o Research environmentally preferable raw materials

Manufacturing Support

o Provide technical support to manufacturing / process engineering

o Coordinate fabric testing and chemical analysis

o Root cause analysis of issues as they arise

Required Qualifications and Skills:

· Minimum Requirements: 10+ years’ work experience in chemical or textile processing

· A proven work history of innovation and product development.

· Must be detail oriented.

· Must be able to multitask.

· Has a good understanding of organic chemistry, ideally also polymer chemistry.

· Good organization skills.

· Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.

· Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.

· Familiarity with Analytical and Quality Control processes including FTIR, Extractions, and Solids

· Minimum Requirements: B.S. Textile Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry, Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, Forensic Science, Materials Science and Engineering, or Technical Textiles

Physical Requirements & Work Environment:

· Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds and occasionally required to team lift and/or move more than 40 pounds.

· While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to work within humid conditions, near moving mechanical parts, and with fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Benefits offered

Here are just some of the benefits we offer:

· Salary is competitive with the current market

· 100% Paid Training

· 401k Plan with company match (after 6 months of service)

· Medical, Dental, and Vision plans

· Company-sponsored Basic Life & AD&D Insurance

· Company-sponsored Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

· Paid Vacation

· Tuition Assistance (including 100% of books)

Application Process: Interested candidates should submit their resume to Erika@crypton.com

Crypton LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

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