Experienced Coatings Scientist
Join Our Mission to Revolutionise Sustainable Materials!
At Gen Phoenix, we’re driving innovation in sustainable materials, pioneering low-carbon, regenerative solutions for the future of textiles. We’re passionate about creating circular, recyclable products that leave a lasting positive impact on the environment. Partnering with global brands like Dr. Martens and Coach, we’re diverting thousands of tons of waste from landfills each year.
As we continue to expand, we’re looking for talented Coatings Scientists to join our dynamic R&D team. If you thrive in a collaborative and innovative environment where your expertise can make an impact from day one, we’d love to hear from you.
What You’ll Do:
* Advance the performance of coatings on sustainable leather textiles from R&D through to production.
* Collaborate with coating suppliers and universities to develop cutting-edge solutions.
* Optimise coating effectiveness, assess its impact on product performance and work on scale-up processes from ideation to full-scale manufacturing.
* Manage your own projects, support production scale developments, and test new coating technologies.
* Provide recommendations for new technical solutions and work closely with our production facilities.
What We’re Looking For:
* Degree: Master’s or Ph.D. in Physics, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Material Science with a focus on coatings, polymers, or soft matter.
* Experience: Minimum of 4 years in the coating industry, ideally in leather, textiles, packaging, or surface treatment, with production environment experience. We are also recruiting for a Subject matter expert with 10+ years experience in coating chemistry.
* Skills: Data analysis, problem-solving, managing external suppliers, and strong teamwork and communication skills.
What We Offer:
* Competitive salary and annual reviews.
* Bonus schemes.
* 25 days of annual leave + bank holidays.
* Career development and training opportunities.
If you're passionate about sustainable innovation and want to contribute to building a more sustainable future, apply now to become part of the Gen Phoenix Team!
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £35,741.00-£57,866.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* On-site parking
* Private medical insurance
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
* No weekends
Education:
* Bachelor's (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 13/01/2025
Reference ID: Sci Coating 131224 V1
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