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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.\nPosition Summary:\nFull-time technical service position focused on supporting the development and growth of Borchers' additives business, partnering with and supporting the sales team in developing new business opportunities, and providing effective technical service to existing and new accounts.\nThe ideal candidate has experience formulating coatings, a passion for laboratory work, strong communication and presentation skills, and a continuous drive for technical performance, excellence, and customer value.\nThis position will report to the Technical Manager, EMEA and will be based at our office and technical center in Langenfeld, Germany.\nKey Responsibilities:\nEffectively communicate with customers, present the company and its products, and provide advice. \nSolve customer formulation issues using coating additives through moderately to highly complex 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