Textile Innovation Specialist

1 day ago

Geelong, Victoria, Australia beBeeChemistry Full time $120,000 - $160,000

Job Title: Textile Innovation Specialist

Location: Victoria | Department: R&D | Reports To: Textile R&D Manager

About Our Business

We create innovative textile and coating technologies with a vision to create a more sustainable future for the textile industry. We have developed novel technologies that have been adopted by leading outdoor apparel and fashion brands.

We have pioneered a novel plasma technology, Ausora, providing a sustainable dyeing and finishing solution to eliminate water pollution from textile manufacturing. Our Ausora technology has been developed through a research partnership with Deakin University and is set to bring a disruptive manufacturing solution to the textile industry together with potential applications in other fields.

About the Role

Seeking an expert Textile Innovation Specialist to join our R&D team and lead the development of advanced inkjet formulations for textile printing. This role is perfect for a chemist or materials scientist who thrives at the intersection of colloidal chemistry, formulation science, and cutting-edge inkjet technology. You will work on innovative pigment dispersions, scaling lab concepts into full-scale manufacturing, and directly influencing the next generation of textile printing solutions.

Responsibilities
  • Design and optimize pigment ink formulations for textile inkjet systems, ensuring excellent jetting reliability and fabric compatibility.
  • Select and test surfactants, binders, humectants, and other additives to enhance ink stability, adhesion, and overall print quality.
  • Control pigment particle size and distribution through advanced milling and dispersion techniques.
  • Perform stability testing, including zeta potential, sedimentation, and rheological analysis, to guarantee shelf-life and consistency.
  • Validate printhead performance by testing droplet formation, jetting reliability, and long-term nozzle health.
  • Assess ink–fabric interactions to ensure vibrant color, penetration, fastness, and superior textile feel.
  • Partner with production teams to scale laboratory-developed inks into reliable manufacturing processes.
  • Ensure formulations meet environmental, regulatory, and textile safety standards.
  • Implement robust QC protocols to ensure product consistency from raw materials to finished inks.
  • Innovate and develop novel ink formulations which may include pigments, binders, and dispersion technologies, contributing to patents and intellectual property strategies for competitive advantage.
Requirements
  • Advanced degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related field (PhD preferred) with 10+ years' industry experience.
  • Proven experience in colloidal chemistry, pigment dispersion, and ink formulation.
  • Hands-on knowledge of particle size reduction, rheological analysis, and surface chemistry.
  • Familiarity with inkjet printing technologies and textile printing processes.
  • Strong understanding of environmental and safety compliance in ink chemistry.
What We Are Looking For
  • Excellent problem-solving skills, creativity, and ability to work cross-functionally in an R&D-driven environment.
  • Self-driven with ability to seek information and solutions from internal and external sources.
  • Professionalism, honesty, and effective communication with a team and project partners.
  • Leadership skills to foster a team environment and manage team resources effectively.
  • Safety awareness and proactive approach to workplace safety.

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