Lead Scientist (Cofounder Track)
This is a remote position.
The Role
We’re looking for aLead Scientistwho can spearhead our R&D efforts across material science, binder chemistry, and performance optimization of natural fiber composites. You’ll work closely with the founding team to drive innovation from lab to market — and help define the scientific DNA of the company.
This is not just a job. It’s an invitation to helpbuild a science-first materials companyfrom the ground up — with a path to co-founder equity for the right person.
What You’ll Do
Lead R&D onbiobased composites, with a focus on straw-based panel products
Develop, test, and optimizebinders/resins(formaldehyde-free, bio-based alternatives)
Run experiments, design testing protocols, and analyze mechanical, thermal, acoustic properties
Own partnerships with labs, research institutes, and testing facilities (BIS, NABL, etc.)
Translate research into scalable pilot-line production processes
Collaborate with operations and product teams to bring innovations to market
Build and lead the science team over time
Lead R&D onbiobased composites, with a focus on straw-based panel products
Develop, test, and optimizebinders/resins(formaldehyde-free, bio-based alternatives)
Run experiments, design testing protocols, and analyze mechanical, thermal, acoustic properties
Own partnerships with labs, research institutes, and testing facilities (BIS, NABL, etc.)
Translate research into scalable pilot-line production processes
Collaborate with operations and product teams to bring innovations to market
Build and lead the science team over time
You Might Be a Fit If You
Have3–7 yearsexperience inmaterial science / chemical engineering / polymer science, ideally with a PhD or master’s degree
Have worked onnatural fiber composites, bio-based binders/resins, or panel products
Are comfortable inlab + factory environments— you think in experiments, but build for the real world
Want to work in amission-driven startup, with autonomy, responsibility, and impact
Are a problem-solver, quick learner, and love getting your hands dirty (literally)
Have published research or patents — bonus
Have3–7 yearsexperience inmaterial science / chemical engineering / polymer science, ideally with a PhD or master’s degree
Have worked onnatural fiber composites, bio-based binders/resins, or panel products
Are comfortable inlab + factory environments— you think in experiments, but build for the real world
Want to work in amission-driven startup, with autonomy, responsibility, and impact
Are a problem-solver, quick learner, and love getting your hands dirty (literally)
Have published research or patents — bonus
Why This Role is Special
Co-founder track: This is a core team role with significant ownership and upside
Impact: Directly contribute to reducing deforestation, carbon emissions, and crop burning
Freedom to innovate: Build your own lab, team, and research roadmap
Cross-disciplinary collaboration: Work with builders, designers, architects, and sustainability experts
Co-founder track: This is a core team role with significant ownership and upside
Impact: Directly contribute to reducing deforestation, carbon emissions, and crop burning
Freedom to innovate: Build your own lab, team, and research roadmap
Cross-disciplinary collaboration: Work with builders, designers, architects, and sustainability experts
Compensation
Competitive salary + performance incentives
Significantequity with co-founder vesting track
Support for conferences, journals, and lab collaborations
Work with a passionate team building for people and the planet
Competitive salary + performance incentives
Significantequity with co-founder vesting track
Support for conferences, journals, and lab collaborations
Work with a passionate team building for people and the planet
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