Materials Scientist Fiber & Bio-materials (PhD preferred)

Job Description

Key Responsibilities Lead the development of innovative fiber and biomaterials for food packaging, emphasizing sustainability and environmental impact. Conduct research on the processing, characterization, structure creation, and augmenting structure-property relationships of biomaterials to improve their performance in packaging applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to scale up materials from laboratory prototypes to commercially viable products. Utilize expertise in additive manufacturing to integrate cutting-edge technology into the development of new materials. Optimize the material formulations to meet the required specifications for food safety, durability, and environmental friendliness. Manage research projects, ensuring the timely delivery of key milestones and deliverables. Stay updated with the latest advancements in fiber, biomaterials, and material science and apply this knowledge to ongoing projects. Provide technical guidance to the team and work collaboratively with external stakeholders (suppliers, research institutes) to push innovation boundaries. Ensure the practical and successful implementation of materials for large-scale production, with an emphasis on sustainability and cost-effectiveness.