R&D Lead - Natural & Regenerated Fibres

CanvaLoop; Surat; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Performance-based incentives

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A progressive manufacturing firm in Gujarat is looking for an R&D Lead to drive experimentation in sustainable textiles. This role involves hands-on work in both lab and factory settings, evaluating new natural and regenerated fibres. Applicants should have over 3 years of R&D experience in fibre processing or sustainable materials, and a strong background in textile technology. We offer competitive compensation and professional development opportunities to help you advance your career.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on R&D experience in fibre processing or sustainable materials.
• Comfortable working in a factory/lab environment.
• Familiarity with natural bast or leaf fibres is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end experimentation with natural and regenerated fibres.
• Design and document lab and pilot-scale trials.
• Evaluate fibre properties and benchmark against specifications.
• Research agri-waste for new feedstock sources.
• Collaborate to translate R&D findings into processes.

Skills

Textile technology

Materials science

Chemical knowledge

Hands-on R&D experience

First-principles thinking

Education

Background in textile technology/chemistry or related discipline

Job description

As R&D Lead, you will work hands‑on in our factory and lab — running experiments, evaluating new natural and regenerated fibre sources, and pushing the boundaries of what sustainable textiles can be.

About the Role

Lead end‑to‑end experimentation with natural fibres (hemp, banana, pineapple, sisal, nettle, etc.) and regenerated fibres (lyocell-type, agricultural cellulose)

Design, run, and document lab and pilot‑scale trials to evaluate new feedstocks for fibre quality, processability, and scalability

Work directly on the processing line — this is a hands‑on role; you are expected to be present in the lab and on the factory floor

Evaluate fibre properties (fineness, tensile strength, moisture regain, cottonization behaviour) and benchmark against target specifications

Identify new feedstock sources by researching agri‑waste availability, seasonal supply, and regional sourcing feasibility

Collaborate with the manufacturing and partnerships team to translate R&D findings into scalable processes

Stay current with advances in sustainable materials science and regenerated fibre technologies globally

Requirements

Background in textile technology, materials science, chemistry, or a related discipline

3+ years of hands‑on R&D experience — ideally in fibre processing, natural textiles, or sustainable materials

Comfort working in a factory/lab environment as a practitioner, not just an observer

A curious, first‑principles thinker who is excited by ambiguity and energized by working on genuinely novel problems

Ability to move between rigorous documentation and scrappy experimentation as needed

Familiarity with natural bast or leaf fibres, or regenerated cellulosic processing is a significant advantage

What we Offer

Critical research leadership role in a dynamic, growth‑focused manufacturing firm.

Competitive compensation package with performance‑based incentives.

Professional development opportunities and clear career advancement paths.