About this opportunity
Zoho lists this COL-2026-036 | Senior Scientist – Textile Formulation & Applications opportunity in indianapolis, Indiana. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
COL- | 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
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Worksite address
indianapolis, IN, 46262, US
Who can apply
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