Leather Technologist

Transform your leather expertise into sustainable innovation at a company revolutionising the materials industry!

Gen Phoenix is making material circularity possible at epic scale - rescuing over 10,000 tonnes of leather waste and creating premium sustainable materials trusted by global brands like Coach, Dr. Martens, and Daimler. Now we need a passionate leather technologist to help us push the boundaries of what's possible.

Your innovation playground:

• Develop cutting-edge tanning recipes to improve product performance in our lab and pilot plant
• Lead new product development projects for consumer markets from concept to full-scale manufacture
• Apply your wet end leather chemistry and finishing expertise to groundbreaking sustainable materials
• Work hands-on with formulation and application testing at the forefront of leather technology
• Collaborate with global brands on next-generation sustainable leather solutions
• Transfer innovative materials and processes into commercial production

You bring:

• 2–3 years’ experience in a tannery or with a leather chemical supplier
• Strong knowledge of wet end leather chemicals, processes, and/or leather coatings and finishes
• Bachelor's degree in Leather Technology, Materials Science, Textile Chemistry, or related field
• Familiarity with leather testing standards
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Project management abilities and collaborative mindset
• Experience with luxury leather goods or footwear (desirable)

Location: Peterborough, PE7 3HH, UK

Travel: Approximately 10% of working time

Ready to revolutionise sustainable leather technology and work with the world's leading brands?

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