Product Development Scientist (4+ years experience)

Job Description

Product Development Scientist | Gen Phoenix

At Gen Phoenix, we're driving innovation in sustainable materials, pioneering low-carbon, regenerative solutions for the future of textiles. Partnering with global brands like Dr. Martens and Coach, we divert tons of waste from landfills every year.

We're seeking an energetic and organised Development Scientist to join our dynamic R&D team, focusing on scaling innovative processes and products from lab to production trials

What You'll Do:

• Lead process and product scale-up from R&D through to full-scale manufacturing
• Optimise manufacturing processes for sustainable leather textile production
• Collaborate with customers, suppliers and universities to develop scalable solutions
• Manage scale-up projects, troubleshoot production challenges, and implement process improvements
• Work closely with our production facilities to ensure seamless technology transfer

What We're Looking For:

• Materials Science, Textiles, Chemical Engineering , Chemistry or Process Engineering degree with a focus on process engineering, technology translation, tech transfer or scale-up
• Maximum 5 years of experience in process development, scale-up, or manufacturing, in particular working in a R&D role in a manufacturing organisation
• Skills: Project management, organised, data handling, process optimisation and strong problem-solving abilities

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and annual reviews
• Bonus schemes
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Career development opportunities

Ready to scale sustainable innovation? Apply now!