Textile Research Associate I
Job Description
Here at Modern Meadow, we are harnessing the power of design, biology, and engineering to produce biofabricated materials. Applying the latest tools of biotechnology, we are creating a new type of materials company. As we continue to grow, we are seeking to hire a Textile Research Associate I to join our Material Science team.
Responsibilities:
- Understand available instrumentation and execute experiments based on established protocols or procedures with limited explanation and supervision
- Responsible for departmental/team presentations
- Draft standard operating procedures (SOPs) and research reports with guidance from technical mentor
- Responsible for maintaining scientifically current (state of the art) laboratory environment and/or product inventory
- Maintains accurate and complete records consistent with company policy and legal requirements
- Keep up with the latest scientific and engineering developments by reading the current literature and attending conferences
- Develop cross-functional knowledge and skills and make contributions within your own functional area
- Help facilitate projects through adherence to established project or company timelines.
- Operate in a fast-paced rapidly evolving environment to support product development, fundamental R&D, technology scale-up
- In-depth characterization of textile materials to identify composition and properties.
- Contribute to lab equipment maintenance and safety to help create a safe, effective, and efficient working environment
- Anticipate and recognize potential problems with laboratory supplies and equipment and takes action to prevent and solve problems
- Keep up with SOP training and compliance responsibilities
Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in Textile Science/Engineering, Materials Science, or a closely related discipline
- Successful candidate will work on a multi-disciplinary team of PhD scientists and engineers, and MS and BS level research associates
- A foundation of textile construction and testing obtained through academic training and/or experience
- Possesses good organizational, communication, analytical, computer, and technical writing skills
- Ability to provide input on experimental design for method development experiments
- High degree of personal accountability, with the ability to work independently and deliver results within project specific timelines
- Self-motivated, passionate about your work, and enthusiastic about contributing to building a positive team spirit
- Experiences in fiber spinning or fiber coating is preferred, but not required
- Experiences in fiber and textile sourcing and inspection are preferred
- Experience and/or knowledge in textile coatings and treatments is advantageous
- Training or experiences in FTIR or DSC methods and equipment for polymer characterization