Textile waste is a growing global challenge. Syre’s mission is to decarbonize and dewaste textiles, starting with the world's biggest fiber, polyester. By implementing true textile-to-textile recycling at hyperscale, we want to drive the transition from a linear to a circular value chain by putting textile waste to use, over and over again.

Do you want to make a positive impact on the life cycle of polymers and fibers in a world full of textiles? Do you love taking on new challenges daily that a career in polymer R&D brings? Then, join Syre's Technology team in the greater Raleigh, NC area as a Polymer Chemist/Material Scientist. You'll lead multiple research projects from lab to pilot to commercial scale aimed at developing and commercializing polymer technologies for textile to textile advanced recycling. You'll follow emerging technologies in the field while collaborating with brands, customers, suppliers, and partners to deliver meaningful circular polymer and fiber solutions to the apparel, automotive, and home interiors textile markets. Be part of an international team where the science you do is at the core of our climate impact purpose!

Key tasks and responsibilities

• Lead multiple research projects that investigate minimizing polyester textile waste; including advanced recycling, polymerization, and yarn spinning
• Steer the technical work of our BS level laboratory researchers
• Identify gaps in research and follow emerging technologies in textile-to-textile advanced recycling
• Disseminate scientific results to internal and external stakeholders and research collaborators
• Routinely interact with brands & customers to discuss scientific methods and data
• Develop new intellectual property
• Technically support translation of R&D efforts into scalable commercial processes and products
• Work collaboratively as part of an international interdisciplinary team

We would prefer if you

• PhD in polymer chemistry, chemical engineering, textile engineering. material science, or a related technical field, with a strong academic record
• Preferably 2-5+ years of industry or equivalent post-doctoral experience
• Knowledge and experience with polymer systems, including polymerization and structure-property characterization
• Working knowledge of analytical instrumentation (HPLC, GC, ICP, DSC, TGA) and analytical methods to measure material physical & chemical properties
• Fiber science, yarn spinning know-how, and industrial scale up experience are bonuses
• Highly motivated and detail-oriented researcher
• Are fluent in English both orally and in writing (professional English required)

You will be reporting to the CTO and preferably be located in North Carolina, USA.

Syre is an international company with a Swedish soul. We are a growing team of scalemakers – dedicated optimists and pioneers, together on a quest to drive the great textile shift. At Syre, we always appreciate it if you would be described as purpose-driven, action-oriented, innovative, change navigator and team player. Our team members are offered an international environment of innovation and speed, and we embrace diversity in all forms. Together we are here to build an impact company with green transition at its core – for our customers, partners, investors, and most of all, for our planet.

Are you the one we’re looking for? Apply with confidence - we look forward to hearing from you (in English)!

Department

Technology

Locations

North Carolina, USA