Textile Specialist

Sustainable Infrastructure Ltd is seeking a Textile Fibre Specialist/Scientist for a groundbreaking AI waste garment project in the UK. The role involves textile material development, product design, quality control, and research in a start-up environment. Candidates should have a relevant degree and experience in textiles. This is a permanent, full-time position requiring onsite work five days a week, with a salary range of £36K–£60K.
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.