Chemical Analyst

Sixone’s mission is to enable a world where blended plastics products can be circularly recycled back into existing supply chains instead of being sent to landfill. Sixone is a leading technology startup company developing advanced recycling technologies for blended plastics and plastic-based products. The technology applies process digitalization and advanced analytics to build a recycling system to enable efficient plastics recycling. Our goal is to revolutionize the economics of recycled materials through innovative processing and materials technologies.

Overview of Role

Sixone Labs has an opening for a motivated and detail-oriented Chemical Analyst to support research in depolymerization and chemical recycling of consumer plastics. A successful candidate will form an integral part of a dynamic, innovative, and diverse research and development team. An ideal candidate will have a foundational background in chemistry, data analysis, and quality control, with a willingness to learn and grow in polymer chemistry and chemical recycling of plastic materials. Familiarity with process engineering, machine learning applications, and method development are a plus.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will have the following duties and responsibilities :

• Apply spectroscopic and machine-learning outcomes to drive depolymerization experiments of consumer plastics and increase reaction efficiency.
• Evaluate and analyze data, conduct statistical analyses, create models, and find correlations to explain the observed reaction efficacies.
• Interface with the engineering and production teams to develop and perform QC methods on depolymerized products.
• Document results and establish standard operating procedures (SOPs) as part of the research and development of Sixone’s chemical recycling methods.

Candidate Requirements

To be considered for this role, candidates must meet the following requirements :

• Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Engineering, or currently pursuing a post-Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or Materials Science.
• Possesses the ability to think critically, excellent communication skills and self-motivation.
• Excels working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Legally entitled to work in Canada.

Why Join Us?

Sixone offers a dynamic environment with opportunities for professional growth, technical challenges, and leadership experience. Our team values communication, teamwork, and rigorous problem-solving to tackle industry challenges. We offer a competitive salary, benefits package, and opportunities for career advancement. Be part of a pioneering company driving the future of chemical recycling and sustainability and contribute to solving real-world environmental challenges while working with passionate and dedicated colleagues.