RTV ReturnToVendor

Polymer Chemist for fashion/materials startup

RTV ReturnToVendor Watertown, TN
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Return To Vendor, Co. (RTV) is a venture backed startup founded by a team of seasoned executives and entrepreneurs. We are working on a set of exciting new technologies based on true-circular fashion, polymers, innovative chemistries and processing technologies to address high-value problems in performance textiles and clothing.

We are seeking talented Research Chemists or Research Engineers to expand our R&D team at our Watertown lab. This is an opportunity to join our talented & productive team in a start-up environment with the ability to make a large impact on the outcome of the company.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Work independently in a lab environment on applied research projects
  • Contribute new ideas to solve problems at the lab and at scale
  • Design, synthesize, characterize, and test new materials
  • Develop new methods for application testing (process simulation)
  • Communicate ideas and solutions in both internal and external presentations
  • Contribute to the patent portfolio of the company
  • Write technical reports and proposals
  • Travel occasionally to external sites and meetings

Prerequisites:

  • Must have the desire to work in a start-up environment, and to solve technical problems
  • BS or advanced degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, or Materials Engineering
  • Demonstrated creativity and problem solving
  • Must have strong communication, technical writing, and presentation skills
  • Willingness to take initiative and follow-through, with good organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Must have a can-do attitude and be responsive in the fast pace of a start-up environment
  • Valid driver's license and U.S. work authorization

Compensation:

  • Competitive salary commensurate with experience
  • Comprehensive benefits package -- medical, dental, vision, HRA, LTD/STD, paid time off
  • Equity in the company with high growth potential
  • Fun, friendly, team-oriented and collaborative office environment

RTV looks to hire a workforce that reflects the wonderful diversity of our planet.

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  • Seniority level

    Entry level
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
  • Industries

    Internet Publishing

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