Job Details
The Sustainable Chemicals team at Evolved By Nature is seeking a highly motivated Leather Finishing Specialist. The Leather Finishing Specialist will apply knowledge of leather chemistry and processing to incorporate, customize and launch finishes containing Activated Silk at tanneries.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with R&D to develop, optimize and roll out leather finishes.
- Act as liaison for technicians from other regions and align on test methods and techniques across sites.
- Support the documentation of detailed technical results and key takeaways for internal teams and tanneries.
- Effectively communicate internally and externally with team members, management, and tannery partners within the confines of confidentiality
- Report and escalate issues to management as needed
- Actively participates in tannery experiments - summarizes tannery visits and test results
- Real-time assessment of trial results to recommend changes or opportunities to optimize in the tannery environment (i.e., formula variations, Activated Silk concentrations, etc.)
Qualifications:
- Should have 4-year degree in Chemistry or relevant field
- 2+ years work experience in Leather Technology
- Must be able to work independently as well as in a team setting
- Willing to travel and spend up to 50% of time working in the assigned tanneries and Evolved by Nature facilities.
Skills & Abilities:
- Able to quickly learn new concepts, techniques, and practices
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Detail oriented
- Strong aptitude for working with scientific instrumentation and mechanics
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Ability to reprioritize quickly in a fast-paced environment
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and Google suite
Evolved By Nature is a chemical technology company creating new molecules for a more sustainable future. We believe that the next generation of products will advance the health of people and the planet. We have developed molecules from our Activated Silk(tm) technology to create natural, higher performing ingredients that raise the quality and reduce the footprint of the products we need and love. Science meets commerce at our new home, a cutting-edge facility featuring state-of-the-art chemical laboratories, a contemporary wellness center, and creative marketing studio. To learn more about who we are, what we make, and where we work, visit www.evolvedbynature.com