Textile Fibre Specialist / Scientist - Circular Recycling of Mixed-Textiles SUSTAINABLE INFRASTRUCTURE’S CLIENT is working on a world’s first artificial intelligence waste garment project based near London. The company is going through a period of significant growth and there is an opportunity to join the project team at a key time and be involved in solving a complex problem. SUSTAINABLE INFRASTRUCTURE’S CLIENT are looking to appoint a Textile Fibre Specialist / Scientist . The Textile Fibre Specialist / Scientist will help us unlock the full potential of fibre breakdown. A background in Nonwoven is required. As a Textile Fibre Specialist / Scientist , your responsibilities encompass a variety of critical tasks: Textile Material Development: Researching and developing new textile materials with specific properties and applications. Product Design and Manufacturing: Designing textile-based products and overseeing their manufacturing processes, ensuring quality and efficiency. Quality Control and Testing: Conducting tests and quality control procedures to ensure textile products meet industry standards. Process Optimization: Optimizing textile manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and minimize waste. Research and Development: Contributing to advancements in textile technology through research and innovation. Consultation and Technical Support: Providing technical expertise to industries that use textiles, such as fashion, healthcare, and automotive. Work closely with our Senior Fibre Extrusion Scientist in the planning, set-up, and implementation of new experiments Work alongside our Senior Fibre Extrusion Scientist in identifying new avenues for research, including in fabric prototyping, coloration, and surface functionalization Prepare fibre and yarn samples for various characterization processes Maintain a tidy and detailed lab notebook of all experiments and data BS or higher in textiles, fibre science, polymer science, materials science, chemical engineering, or related field Basic knowledge of tensile testing, rheology, DSC, titrations, optical microscopy Desire to work in a start-up environment with a small team A passion for sustainable materials and circular design Familiarity with melt spinning and yarn processing a plus Working experience in a university lab or other is strongly preferred This is a permanent opportunity based onsite 5 days a week starting in January or February.
