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材料開発研究担当/ Material Scientist

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A foreign textile company is searching for a Material Scientist. The selected candidate will be in charge of improving material performance and colour consistency, ensuring QA/QC, and supporting factory trials.

Responsibilities:

  • Design, develop, and optimise synthetic yarns with a focus on polymer selection, extrusion, and processing
  • Apply polymer chemistry and material science expertise to improve yarn performance, colour fastness, and stability during production
  • Conduct experiments to understand colour behaviour in polymer-based yarns and develop processes to minimise variability
  • Establish and implement QA/QC protocols for materials in the Tokyo lab, ensuring reproducibility and adherence to performance specifications
  • Visit partner factories in Japan and Taiwan to oversee manufacturing trials, troubleshoot issues, and ensure smooth scale-up
  • Collaborate with ML team and Textile Engineers to integrate material insights into development workflows
  • Maintain documentation of experiments, protocols, and QA/QC results and contribute to technical reports and deliverables

Requirements:

  • Master’s degree or above in Polymer Science, Material Science, Textile Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent relevant work experience
  • Strong background in polymer science and synthetic material development
  • Proven track record of conducting QA/QC in a lab or industrial setting
  • Business level written and verbal English and Japanese

Preferred requirements:

  • Experience with polymer processing techniques (extrusion, spinning, compounding)
  • Experience with textile colouration processes and colour consistency challenges in polymer-based yarns
  • Experience working with international manufacturing partners, ideally in Japan or Taiwan
  • Familiarity with textile performance testing standards (JIS, ISO, ASTM)
  • Ability to bridge material science with practical textile manufacturing requirements

About the Company:

A foreign company focused on developing innovative and sustainable materials for the textile and apparel industry. It specialises in high-performance, environmentally friendly solutions that combine functionality, quality, and reduced environmental impact.

Keywords:

化学品, メーカー, 繊維, アパレル, 外資系

Job Ref: YSCGZV

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Chemicals & Raw Materials

Focus: Research and Development

Industry: Manufacturing and Production

Salary: ¥8,000,000 - ¥12,000,000 per annum

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Associate

Language: Japanese - Professional working

Second Language: English - Business level

Location: Tokyo

Job Reference: YSCGZV-0D0F178C

Date posted: 30 March 2026

Consultant: Dita Amelinda