Worn Again Technologies (WAT) was born of a vision to eradicate textile waste and a world where resources are kept in constant circulation. WAT’s proprietary recycling technology recaptures raw materials from non reusable products such as textiles, PET bottles and packaging. WAT’s vision is being brought to life by an expert team and committed strategic partners who share in the ambition of creating a circular world.
The challenge – Mountains of textiles and plastics still end up in landfills and incineration plants every year around of the world. Current textile recycling methods turn less than 1% of non-reusable materials back into new textiles, whilst demand for new resources continues to grow. Plastics use is also increasing, and current recycling methods are unable to meet market demand for high quality materials.
The solution – WAT is focused on solving the challenging issue of separating polyester and cellulosic fibers in e.g. blends, at the end of use, and putting them back into circular raw materials. Our advanced recycling technology can separate, decontaminate and extract polyester and cotton from non-reuseable textiles and polyester packaging to produce dual PET and cellulose outputs.
Role:
WAT is hiring a Research Scientist, on a 12-month, fixed-term basis, to be a pivotal member of our R&D team based in Nottingham City Centre.
Responsibilities:
* Be a technical leader in the department where proposal and implementation of creative solutions to technical problems are required.
* To collaborate effectively with the company’s Chief Scientific Officer, R&D Lab Manager and R&D team to deliver project objectives in a timely manner to a high standard.
* Contribute positively to the R&D department as whole and offer expertise and guidance where appropriate.
* Collaborate effectively with the company’s Engineering teams in order to support the construction of Worn Again’s demonstration plant.
* Assist in producing high quality risk assessments, COSHH assessments and SOPs in relation the scale up equipment and other essential laboratory processes.
* Manage project timelines in accordance with any relevant laboratory work using the company project management software
* Assist in the upkeep of the laboratory in terms of health and safety, house keeping, lab consumable management etc.
* Strong chemistry background qualified to a BSc level at a minimum
* Competent theoretical and practical skills regarding design and implementation of experiments. • Technically creative and a rigorous approach to problem solving
* Methodical in approach to solving technical problems and with regard to documenting and recording data.
* Strong communicator with excellent written and oral presentation skills.
* Enthusiastic and positive attitude with a willingness to collaborate with others. • A hands on, practical approach to conducting laboratory experiments.
* Masters or PhD qualified in chemistry or relevant subject area.
* Practical/R&D experience of handling, synthesising and characterisation of polymers (ideally cellulose and/or PET)
* As above with regard to ionic liquid chemistries.
* Experience of designing and implementing bespoke laboratory tests and equipment.
* Appreciation/experience of translation of projects from R&D into a full-scale manufacturing environment.
Start date: ASAP
Location : Nottingham, United Kingdom
Reports to: R&D Laboratory Manager
Salary: £32,000 – £45,000 + benefits
A waste-free, circular resource world is within reach.
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