Leap - The plant-based leather alternative made by Beyond Leather.

We want you to bring Leap to the next level! This is an opportunity to be a part of a young, driven team that is working to change how we make and use our things. Let's make an industrial-scale, biodegradable, high-performance material that is strong and beautiful! Made from food waste! 

Company Size: We're a Copenhagen-based startup with a diverse team of 1 founder, 6 employees, several mentors, researchers, and suppliers, united by the same goal: To create the best and most sustainable leather alternative by upcycling food waste.

We are looking for a full-time R&D scientist with a background in rubber technology and an interest in biomass/natural rubber composites to join the R&D team of Beyond Leather Materials and be able to start right away. The ideal candidate should possess a solid foundation in rubber processing, a knack for executing tasks, and proficiency in designing experiments. An added interest in biomass valorization and end-of-life/reprocessing of materials is highly valued. You will have an opportunity to develop an innovative material that is based on food waste and to work with like-minded people. 

Responsibilities

• 1. Technical Execution:

  • Execute and oversee tasks related to rubber processing and product development.

  • Implement and optimize the design of experiments for continuous improvement.

• 2. Research and Development:

  • Conduct thorough desk research on how to improve the performance of our biomaterial

  • Support the rest of the R&D team and the company as a whole in day-to-day activities, ideation, and discussions 

  • Follow the developments of new materials and trends within our industry 

• 3. Expertise in Rubber:

  • Leverage your in-depth knowledge of rubber properties, formulations, and processing techniques.

• 4. Sustainability Focus:

  • Contribute to projects related to biomass valorization and explore innovative solutions for end-of-life. 

Profile

• Educated as an MSc or PhD in polymer chemistry, material science, process engineer or similar. An intermediate chemistry level is necessary. 

• Ideally 1-3 years of working experience with rubber processing and formulation (not silicones) or a relevant PhD project 

• You can adapt to the startup pace and desire to learn and grow in a startup

• You have a detail-oriented and structured approach to day-to-day work

• Curious and open to understanding and discussing your own and your colleagues' tasks and responsibilities

• Enjoy taking responsibility, getting things done, and sharing good, bad, and failed experiments

• Self-driven and enjoy finding new creative ways both from experimentation and literature studies

If you are a self-driven person with an inquisitive mind who gets a kick out of learning and developing something new, then get ready and apply with a cover letter and your CV. In the cover letter, please let us know about you, your motivation, and your availability.