Chemist Chemical Engineer (fmd)

• Develop and scale up aevoloops innovative process for upcycling plastic waste streams into the building blocks for our novel polyester-based plastics targeting a 50 kg process.

• Optimize and operate end-to-end gas-liquid / gas-solid processes identifying the right reaction conditions for selectively obtaining aevoloops building blocks.

• Collect process data extract learnings visualize findings and report to the team.

• Benchmark aevoloops process against state-of-the-art literature data and build a knowledge database on innovative plastic upcycling.

• Drive innovation by contributing your chemical expertise into a team of seasoned chemists chemical engineers and technicians.

• Prepare technical reports and contribute for patent applications.

• Develop your own data extraction tools and use these to extract parameter trends and other valuable information from previously conducted experimental data.

• Degree in Organic Chemistry Chemical Engineering Process Engineering or a related field (PhD) with experience in gas-liquid processes. Industrial experience in this field is advantageous.

• A solid understanding of organic chemistry polymer chemistry particularly polyolefins including their applications formulation and behaviour.

• Expertise in gasification and partial oxidation processes is advantageous.

• Well-versed in organic redox chemistry process development. Experience in process simulation techno-economic analysis HAZOP analysis and mass and energy balancing is advantageous.

• Excellent communication skills in English (written and spoken); German language skills are advantageous.

• You bring a hands-on mindset structure your work efficiently and collaborate seamlessly across disciplines even under the dynamics of a fast-paced start-up environment.

• Pioneers in Next-Gen-Plastics help redesign plastics for a truly circular economy.
• Mission & Valuescuriosity transparency and responsibility guide us daily.
• Startup Mentality flat hierarchies agile work and regular workshops.
• Fast Growth steep learning curves regular growth talks and plenty of room to scale your role with the company.
• Well-being Perks Hansefit membership and fresh fruit boost your overall health and well-being.
• Team Spiritinterdisciplinary crew that challenges norms enjoys regular team events and drives real innovation.
• Leipzig Hub thrive in an emerging tech hotspot.
• Code of Conduct integrity fairness and inclusivity are non-negotiable.

We are aevoloop:A fast-scaling deep-tech startup pioneering Next-Gen-Plastics.Contrary to common belief plastics remain indispensable where no alternative exists from critical medical devices to protective gear. Thats why we re-engineer polymers from the ground up merging the advantages of classic plastics high-performance and versatile with a new era of sustainability: turning plastic waste into new materials that are fully circular and biodegradable.

Our mission is clear: Plastics are vital for a liveable future so we develop next-generation materials that enable a truly circular economy. As we achieve new milestones and drive innovation we continuously expand our team and expertise giving you the chance to grow your career alongside our impact.

You want to find out more

• Getour latest newsonLinkedInor ourNews Blog

• YouTubeDeutscher Studienpreis 2022: Kunststoff-Recycling ohne Rückstände (Manuel Häußler) (German)

• YouTubeRecording: Forscher fragen: Die Plastikwende (2024) mit Manuel Häußler (German)

• PodcastInterview with our Founder & CSO Manuel Häußler on the SPRIN-D Podcast (German)