Senior Scientist - Organic Chemistry / Cross-linking

Job Description

Vision and Mission:

Our vision is to respect and restore a harmonious balance between what humans make and what the planet needs. We are on a mission to manufacture the best natural materials in the world, produced in harmony with the planet and create beauty out of waste. We are a fast-growing team based in Cambridge that develops disruptive new eco-friendly bio-based materials. Our goal is to assist brands in replacing leather with more sustainable alternatives in their products without compromising quality. Our material is made of biopolymers and is cow-free, climate-friendly, non-plastic, waste-derived, and non-polluting while being chemically equivalent to real leather. We are heavily investing in research and development and are backed by global venture investors to reach commercialization.

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Protein/Organic Chemistry Scientist passionate about developing innovative and sustainable biomaterials. The role involves developing new formulations to enhance the properties of our biopolymer-based materials, with a specific focus on crosslinking methods for collagen-based formulations.

Senior Scientist – Organic Chemistry / Crosslinking

Salary: Up to £55,000 + Benefits including Private Health, bonus, Flexible Working Hours

Location: Cambridge

Core Responsibilities:

• Discover and implement new crosslinking technologies for collagen-based and other biopolymer and protein-based biomaterials.
• Explore protein modification techniques, conduct trials, and evaluate material performance.
• Establish structure-property correlations.
• Review relevant research articles and patents.
• Act as an organic chemistry expert within the R&D team, ensuring chemistry compatibility in formulation development.
• Conduct, analyze, and report chemical/mechanical performance of samples.
• Explore and evaluate creative methods to improve material performance.
• Monitor and report on work packages, ensuring timely and high-quality deliverables.
• Ensure all technology practices adhere to regulatory standards.

Technical Requirements:

• 2 years’ experience in organic chemistry or a similar field.
• Postdoc in organic chemistry or a related field.
• Solid knowledge and skills in protein/peptide chemistry, with a focus on crosslinking chemistry.
• Experience and knowledge in collagen-based soft materials (film/matrix/sponge/hydrogel) is a plus.
• Experience and knowledge in rheology.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with experience in working in a team environment.
• Must have permission to work in the UK.

Our Values:

• Inquisitive: We embrace diversity of thought, valuing differences to enable our common goal.
• Excellence: We practice excellence in all our work, within our teams, and with our partners.
• Compassionate: We show compassion to each other and the planet.
• Honest, Transparent & Accountable: We are committed to fostering an open and supportive culture throughout the business.

Please provide an up to date CV for consideration.

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