Lead Scientist (Cofounder Track)

About Us Biome Sustainability Ventures is revolutionising the building materials industry by transforming agricultural waste into high-performance, sustainable products. Our flagship product, BiomeBoard , is a particle board made from rice straw—an eco-friendly alternative to traditional plywood and MDF. We are a startup with a bold vision to create sustainable, scalable, and circular solutions for the built environment. This is your chance to join an early-stage team and work directly with the founders to shape our strategies. We are supported/ funded under the following Govt of India schemes: 1. Ministry of Commerce and Industries' DPIIT Startup India Seed Fund Scheme 2. Ministry of Science & Technology's DST Nidhi Prayas 3. Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare's RKVY RAFTAAR More on our website: https://biome.build LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/biomebuild Instagram: https://instagram.com/biomebuild Job Description This is a remote position. The Role We’re looking for a Staff Scientist who 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 help build a science-first materials company from the ground up. What You’ll Do Lead R&D on biobased composites , with a focus on straw-based panel products Develop, test, and optimize binders/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 Requirements Have 3–7 years experience in material science / chemical engineering / polymer science , ideally with a PhD or master’s degree Have worked on natural fiber composites , bio-based binders/resins, or panel products Are comfortable in lab + factory environments — you think in experiments, but build for the real world Want to work in a mission-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