Textilkemist
Renasens AB · Borås · Tills vidare · Deadline 2026-10-31
Renasens AB seeks a **textilkemist** for a full-time position focused on innovating recycling processes and sustainable materials for the textile industry. The role centres on developing waterless recycling technology for complex blended post-consumer polycotton waste. Core responsibilities include designing and optimizing chemical modification techniques such as impregnation, functional layers, and compatibilizers, as well as developing treatments to enhance fiber interface performance and stability. Work also involves analyzing surface chemistry using techniques like XPS, SEM, FTIR, or contact angle measurements, and collaborating on scale-up strategies for coating and functionalization methods. Applicants must hold a **PhD or Master's degree** in textile chemistry, material science, polymer chemistry, or a related field, alongside **experience in the textile industry**. Strong communication and collaboration skills are required. Candidates must also possess a **valid EU and Sweden work permit**.
About us
At Renasens, we’re a small team building something ambitious: a textile recycling technology that will change the world.
We have developed a waterless process using minimal energy and chemicals with a neutral impact on fiber quality. This allows us to recycle the most challenging textile waste: blended post-consumer polycotton in any colour, with any additives, composition, or quality, utilizing what is currently the most common yet unwanted fraction of textile waste.
A valid EU and Sweden work permit is required.
Role overview
Seeking a skilled textile chemist to innovate in recycling processes and sustainable materials for the textile industry.
Responsibilities
- Design and optimize chemical modification techniques for textiles (e.g., impregnation, functional layers, compatibilizers)
- Develop formulations or treatments to improve fiber interface performance and stability
- Analyze surface chemistry using techniques such as XPS, SEM, FTIR, or contact angle measurements
- Collaborate on scale-up strategy for coating and functionalization methods
Qualifications
- PhD or Master's degree in Textile Chemistry, Material Science, Polymer Chemistry or related field
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Experience in the textile industry
Compensation & Benefits
- Wellness allowance
- Pension scheme
- Rapid career growth
Employment type
Full-time
Location
Europe