COL-2026-036 | Senior Scientist – Textile Formulation & Applications

Zoho; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 97,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Zoho seeks a Senior Scientist to lead formulation, application, and industrial scaling of bioceramic tech for performance apparel and textiles. You will bridge materials science with industrial textile finishing and manufacturing.

The role requires Ph.D.-level expertise and 3–5+ years in textile finishing labs, with travel domestically and internationally. On-site work in Indianapolis, with collaboration across mills and labs.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or doctoral-equivalent in a textile-related field.
• 3–5+ years in textile finishing or industrial labs.
• Experience with binder/particle dispersion chemistry and finishing processes.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Binder/particle dispersion chemistry

AATCC testing

Textile finishing processes

Rheology control

Education

Ph.D. in Textile Chemistry/Engineering/Materials Science or related field

Tools

Dispersion stability measurement tools

Pad-dry-cure equipment

Screen printing equipment

Job description

COL-2026-036 | Senior Scientist – Textile Formulation & Applications

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

Employment Type: Full‑Time, On‑site

Compensation: ~$97,000 – $175,000 / year (estimated)

Reports To: Chief Science Officer

Application Deadline: October 9, 2026

Position Overview

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/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