Textilkemist

Renasens AB
Sweden, BORÅS
Heltid
Tills vidare
Updated: 10/18/2026
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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

Required experience

Experience required, Kemist, Fysik, kemi och geovetenskap, Eftergymnasial utbildning två år eller längre

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Job offer details
Work schedule: Heltid
Number of posts: 1
Job offer language: Swedish (sv)
Start date: 8/31/2026
Workplace
Location city: BORÅS
Location region: Västra Götalands län
Country: Sweden
Company
Employer name: Renasens AB
Company address: Vevgatan 9
City: BORÅS
Country: Sweden