COL-2026-033 | Senior Scientist

Zoho; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 98,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Zoho in Indianapolis, United States is seeking a Senior Scientist – Textile Formulation & Applications to lead the formulation, application, and industrial scale-up of advanced bioceramic technology for performance apparel and commercial textiles. Location is Indianapolis with travel to partner mills, applied labs, and toll formulators.

The role requires a Ph.D. in a textile/ polymer science field, 3–5+ years of hands-on experience, and willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Qualifications

• PhD required in a textile- or polymer-focused field.
• 3–5+ years of hands-on textile finishing or industrial lab experience.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Formulate and scale aqueous binder/finishing systems with inorganic/bioceramic particles.
• Lead commercial finishing trials (pad-dry-cure, screen printing, spray application).
• Collaborate with suppliers, toll formulators, and mills to optimize formulations and processing.
• Establish textile testing protocols per AATCC/ISO standards.
• Conduct on-site troubleshooting and scale-up at partner facilities.

Skills

Travel willingness

Education

PhD in Textile Chemistry/Textile Science/Textile Engineering/Polymer Science/Materials Science/Chemical Engineering

Tools

AATCC/ISO testing methods

Job description

Indianapolis, United States

Job Description

Senior Scientist – Textile Formulation & Applications

Location: Indianapolis, United States (with travel to partner mills, application labs, and toll formulators)

Employment Type: Full‑Time, On‑site

Compensation: ~$98,000 – $175,000 / year (estimated)

Position Overview

An experienced Ph.D.-level scientist or engineer is sought to lead the formulation, application, and industrial scaling of advanced 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/finishing systems with functional inorganic & bioceramic micro/nanoparticles.
• Lead commercial finishing trials (pad‑dry‑cure, screen printing, spray application).
• Collaborate with textile chemical suppliers, toll formulators, and partner mills to optimize formulations, dispersion stability, rheology, and processing.
• Establish and execute textile testing protocols (AATCC & 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, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• 3–5+ years of hands‑on experience in textile finishing, textile chemical suppliers, or industrial application labs.
• Expertise in 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 domestically and internationally.

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 finishing mills.