R&D Chemist, Fiber Functionalization — Onsite Borås

Renasens AB; Borås kommun; On-site; SEK 600,000 - 780,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness allowance

Pension scheme

30 days vacation

Rapid career growth

Job summary

Renasens AB in Borås is seeking an R&D Chemist specializing in fiber functionalization. In this role, you will lead the design and execution of functionalization chemistry for recycled fibers in a hands-on pilot plant environment.

Applicants should possess a Master's or PhD in organic or polymer chemistry and at least two years of industrial R&D experience. This full-time position offers significant ownership and rapid career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of industrial R&D experience in chemical, materials, polymer, or textile industry.
• Experience with grafting, cross-linking, and surface functionalization required.
• Solid analytical skills to characterize functionalized fibers.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the fiber functionalization workstream.
• Design and execute surface modification chemistry.
• Optimize reaction protocols from lab to pilot.

Skills

Functional group chemistry

Reaction mechanisms

Hands-on lab experience

Analytical skills

Education

MSc or PhD in organic chemistry, polymer chemistry, or related field

Job description

Renasens AB in Borås is seeking an R&D Chemist specializing in fiber functionalization. In this role, you will lead the design and execution of functionalization chemistry for recycled fibers in a hands-on pilot plant environment.

Applicants should possess a Master's or PhD in organic or polymer chemistry and at least two years of industrial R&D experience. This full-time position offers significant ownership and rapid career growth opportunities.