Leather Chemist

Modern Meadow was founded to address the pressing global challenge: the materials that underpin the way we live, work, and play and that support our well-being are fundamentally unsustainable. We believe it’s possible to have it all: high quality, high performing, beautiful and affordable materials that substantially improve sustainability.

Inspired by Nature. Driven by Purpose. Partners for Action.

Key Responsibilities:

• Research and develop chemistries that can enable the construction of engineered bio-leather materials
• Leveraging deep knowledge of leather wet-end processing works with the Chemistry Group Team Lead in establishing project objectives and timelines related to formulation workflows needed to cater to potential customer requirements
• On-boards and leads the projects towards completion against established deliverables
• Collaborate with material scientists and other cross-functional teams to deliver the right formulating chemistries based on the application’s target properties
• Characterize reaction rates, conversions and cross-linking densities
• Analyze experiments and reactions using analytical methods such as DSC, FT-IR, etc.
• Communicate the progress and provide updates in the form of technical reports and presentations in various meetings
• Interact with partner tanneries and participate in technology transfer of developed formulations and chemistries for target applications.
• Maintain lab safety and provide safety guidance to research associates in the lab

Experience, Skills & Knowledge:

• Masters in organic chemistry, polymer chemistry, or other related science, with 3-5 years of relevant experience
• Be well versed in the theory and practical hands-on application of leather wet-end processing and chemistries used in tanneries
• Knowledge/Experience of delivering leather products into the Automotive and/or footwear industry desirable
• Knowledge of polymer synthesis and structure-property relationships
• Demonstrated ability to plan experiments and reach data-driven statistically-significant conclusions
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to travel as needed to support business needs (up to 40%)

What We Offer

We believe in investing in our employees’ wellbeing and professional growth a Modern Meadow and are pleased to offer comprehensive benefits for the total health of our organization including:

• Competitive compensation that includes equity
• Retirement planning (401k Matching)
• Flexible paid time off
• Winter Break (Company observed reset and recharge, final week of the year)
• Commuter Benefits
• Comprehensive benefit plans covering medical, dental, vision, life, and disability
• Identity Theft and Legal services (LifeLock and LegalShield)
• Family services that include fertility benefits and equal paid parental leave

Details of these benefit plans will be provided if a candidate receives an offer of employment.

Modern Meadow is an equal opportunity employer.

In accordance with anti-discrimination law, we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.