Material science and biopolymer

Job Title:

Research & Development Engineer – Plant-Based Leather

Company: Hrida Eco Materials LLP

Location: Namakkal, Tamil Nadu (On-site )

Industry: Sustainable Materials / Biomaterials / Alternative Leather

About Us:

Hrida Eco Materials LLP is a sustainability-driven startup developing next-generation plant-based leather from agricultural residues such as rice straw. Our goal is to create scalable, biodegradable, and cruelty-free alternatives to synthetic and animal leather for fashion, accessories, and automotive sectors.

Role Overview:

We are looking for a passionate and hands-on R&D Engineer to join our core team and help optimize formulations, scale up production processes, and improve the material’s performance characteristics such as texture, strength, and durability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct experiments on bio-composites, binders, and coating formulations for leather-like materials.
• Operate lab-scale and pilot-scale equipment such as mixers, ovens, and chemical reactors.
• Analyze material properties (mechanical strength, flexibility, water resistance, biodegradability).
• Support scaling from pilot to semi-commercial production.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s / Master’s in Materials Science, Leather Technology, Polymer Science, or Chemical Engineering.
• 0–3 years of experience (freshers with lab skills and passion for sustainability are welcome).
• Understanding of bio-based polymers, coatings, or composites preferred.
• Hands-on lab experience and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and contribute to a startup environment.

Nice-to-Have:

• Familiarity with alternative leather materials or biodegradable plastics.
• Experience in formulation development, processing, or characterization.
• Knowledge of sustainability standards (LCA, ESG, etc.).

What We Offer:

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge sustainable materials.
• Exposure to real startup innovation, research, and scale-up environment.
• Supportive and growth-oriented work culture

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹600,000.00 - ₹840,587.62 per year

Work Location: In person