Where is the Senior Scientist, Textile Formulation And Applications role at MN8 Bioceramics based?

This role is based in Indianapolis, IN.

How many years of experience does this Senior Scientist, Textile Formulation And Applications role require?

The posting calls for at least 3 years of relevant experience.

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Senior Scientist, Textile Formulation And Applications

Q: What polymers or materials does this Senior Scientist, Textile Formulation And Applications role work with?

bioceramic micro/nanoparticles, aqueous binder systems, crosslinkers, wetting agents.

Q: What techniques or methods are required for this Senior Scientist, Textile Formulation And Applications role?

AATCC textile testing, ISO textile testing, rheology.

MN8 Bioceramics · Indianapolis, IN3w agoverified 20 h ago

Lead formulation and scale-up of bioceramic textile finishing systems from lab to partner mills

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Worth knowing

Why it is interesting. Own the formulation-to-mill scale-up of bioceramic finishes for performance apparel, with real commercial trials.

Might not be for you. Heavy travel to domestic and international partner mills and toll formulators; scale-up and troubleshooting, not pure bench research.

Mostly at the benchDeep specialist PhD-friendlySenior hires only Realistic requirements

Core polymer roleFormulate and scale aqueous binder and finishing systems; dispersion stability, rheology; pad-dry-cure, screen printing, spray application

Seniority: Senior
Work: On-site
Type: Full-time
Degree: PhD
Experience: 3+ yrs
Industry: Consumer goods
Role: Formulation / Compounding

Materials

bioceramic micro/nanoparticlesaqueous binder systemscrosslinkers4 roles wetting agents1 rolefunctional fibers

Techniques

AATCC textile testingISO textile testingrheology93 rolesfilament extrusionmasterbatch compounding

Benefits

pension

Role details

Job Title

Senior Scientist, Textile Formulation & Applications

Company

MN8 Bioceramics

Reports To

Chief Science Officer

Employment Type

Full-Time

Location

Indianapolis with Travel to Partner Mills, Application Labs, and Toll Formulators

Position Overview

MN8 Bioceramics is seeking an

experienced Ph.D.-level scientist

or engineer to lead the formulation, application, and industrial scaling of bioceramic technology for performance apparel and commercial textiles. This role bridges materials science and formulation chemistry with industrial textile finishing and manufacturing.

Core Responsibilities

Formulate and scale aqueous binder and finishing systems containing functional inorganic and bioceramic micro/nanoparticles.

Lead commercial finishing trials, including pad-dry-cure, screen printing, and spray application.

Work with textile chemical suppliers, toll formulators, and partner mills to optimize formulations, dispersion stability, rheology, and processing conditions.

Establish and execute textile testing protocols based on AATCC and ISO standards.

Conduct on-site troubleshooting, process optimization, and scale-up at partner facilities.

Required Qualifications

Ph.D. in Textile Chemistry, Textile Science, Textile Engineering, Fiber Science, Polymer Science/Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related field.

3–5+ years of hands-on experience in textile finishing, textile chemical suppliers, or industrial application laboratories.

Experience with binder/particle dispersion chemistry, crosslinkers, wetting agents, and textile finishing processes.

Experience with AATCC/ISO textile testing and commercial-scale textile processing.

Willingness to travel to domestic and international partner facilities.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with masterbatch compounding, filament extrusion, or melt spinning of functional fibers.

Expertise in rheological control and stabilization of particulate suspensions.

Experience working with major textile chemical suppliers and commercial finishing mills.