Job Description
Drive cutting-edge sustainable materials innovation and make an environmental impact from day one!
Gen Phoenix is pioneering low-carbon, regenerative solutions for the future of textiles, transforming waste into premium materials trusted by brands such as Dr. Martens and Coach. We're diverting tons of waste from landfills yearly and need a passionate coating scientist to accelerate our mission.
What you'll innovate:
* Advanced coating performance on sustainable leather textiles from R&D to production
* Collaborate with suppliers and universities on cutting-edge coating solutions
* Optimise coating effectiveness and assess the impact on product performance
* Manage scale-up processes from ideation to full manufacturing
* Lead your own projects and test breakthrough coating technologies
* Provide technical recommendations for next-generation solutions
You bring:
* Degree in Chemistry, Physics, Chemical Engineering, or Material Science
* 4+ years coating or polymer industry experience (printing, packaging, paint, polymers)
* Strong data analysis and problem-solving capabilities
* Supplier management and excellent communication skills
* Passion for sustainable innovation and circular materials
We offer: