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 tons of waste from landfills yearly. As we continue to expand, we’re looking for experienced coating 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! About us : https://vimeo.com/836840114?share=copy What You’ll Do: Advance the performance of coatings on sustainable leather textiles from R&D 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: Education in Physics, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Material Science focusing on coatings, polymers, or soft matter. Experience: Minimum of 4 years in the coating industry, ideally experience in industries as diverse as printing, packaging, paint, flooring, moulding, cinema screens, or polymers. 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!
