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Milliken

Laboratory Technician II

Gainesville, FL · On-site

Drawing on thousands of patents and a portfolio with applications across the textile, flooring ... Operate and maintain mechanical laboratory equipment, including vacuum pumps, stirrers, and ...

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How much do textile laboratory jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for textile laboratory in Florida is $63,748.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $50,800.00 and $74,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a textile laboratory do?

Professionals in a Textile Laboratory are responsible for conducting a variety of tests on fibers, yarns, and fabrics to assess properties like durability, colorfastness, and composition. A typical day often involves preparing test samples, using specialized laboratory equipment, documenting results, and preparing detailed reports for quality assurance or product development teams. Collaboration with engineers, designers, and quality control specialists is common, ensuring that laboratory findings inform production improvements or resolve manufacturing issues. This role is well-suited for individuals who enjoy hands-on technical work and have a keen eye for detail.

What is a textile laboratory?

A Textile Laboratory job involves testing and analyzing fabrics, fibers, and textiles to ensure quality, performance, and compliance with industry standards. Professionals in this role conduct physical and chemical tests on materials, such as strength, colorfastness, and durability. They work with specialized equipment and follow standardized procedures to evaluate textile properties. This role is important in industries like fashion, manufacturing, and research to improve product quality and innovation.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the textile laboratory position?

To thrive in a Textile Laboratory, you need a solid grounding in textile science, fabric testing procedures, and quality assurance, often supported by a degree in textile engineering or a related field. Familiarity with laboratory equipment such as tensile strength testers, spectrophotometers, and software for data analysis is commonly required, along with relevant certifications like ISO standards awareness. Attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and effective teamwork are crucial soft skills for excelling in this environment. These skills are vital to ensure the accuracy of test results, maintain high product standards, and support innovation in textile development.

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Laboratory Technician II

Milliken

Gainesville, FL • On-site

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Re-posted 21 days ago

Milliken & Company rating

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 35 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

14th of 61 rated fashion and textile manufacturers

Job description

Milliken & Company is a global manufacturing leader whose focus on materials science delivers tomorrow's breakthroughs today. From industry-leading molecules to sustainable innovations, Milliken creates products that enhance people's lives and deliver solutions for its customers and communities. Drawing on thousands of patents and a portfolio with applications across the textile, flooring, chemical and healthcare businesses, the company harnesses a shared sense of integrity and excellence to positively impact the world for generations. Discover more about Milliken's curious minds and inspired solutions at Milliken.com and on Facebook, Instagram and  LinkedIn.

POSITION OVERVIEW
Milliken's Laurel Plant in Gainesville, FL, is seeking a qualified individual to join its manufacturing team as an R&D laboratory technician. The technician performs routine work in the Research and Development Laboratory to safely develop chemical processes and produce products on a small scale.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Operate and maintain mechanical laboratory equipment, including vacuum pumps, stirrers, and pressurized systems.
  • Safely set up and operate lab-scale glassware, distillation columns, and instrumentation for tests, research, process development, or small-scale manufacturing.
  • Operate and maintain electronic laboratory equipment, such as temperature controllers, timers, and distillation controllers.
  • Develop familiarity with standard analytical procedures used for material characterization, including IR spectrometry, UV spectrometry, gas chromatography, Refractive Index, Specific Gravity, Viscosity, Flash Point, and % Solids.
  • Document records completely, accurately, neatly, and legibly.
  • Learn basic functions of other departments, such as Quality, Analytical, Shipping, Customer Service, EHS, Production, Maintenance, and Purchasing, to work with respective areas.
  • Be able to properly handle and dispose of hazardous waste

QUALIFICATIONS

  • High School Diploma or GED, along with some work experience in a lab setting.
  • Experience using Microsoft Office suite applications.
  • Ability to plan and prioritize daily tasks.
  • Familiar with laboratory glassware and set ups is preferred

SHIFTS

  • First Shift: 7:00AM-3:15PM
  • Second Shift: 2:00PM-12:00AM

Milliken is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, including but not limited to lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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