Chemist / Chemical Engineer (f/m/d)

aevoloop GmbH; Leipzig; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hansefit membership

Fresh fruit for well-being

Agile work environment

Team events

Job summary

A fast-scaling deep-tech startup seeks a Mid-Senior level candidate to develop and optimize processes for upcycling plastic waste into novel polyester-based plastics. The role involves collecting and analyzing data, preparing reports, and collaborating with a team of experts in a dynamic environment. A PhD in a related field and proficiency in English are required. This position offers opportunities for growth within a pioneering company committed to sustainability.

Qualifications

• Degree in Organic Chemistry or related field (PhD).
• Experience in gas-liquid processes is advantageous.
• Excellent communication skills in English; German is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and scale processes for upcycling plastic waste.
• Optimize end-to-end gas-liquid processes.
• Collect and visualize process data, benchmark against literature.

Skills

Organic Chemistry

Chemical Engineering

Gas-liquid processes

Polymer Chemistry

Process Development

Communication Skills

Education

PhD in Organic Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field

Job description

• Develop and scale up aevoloop’s 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 aevoloop’s building blocks.
• Collect process data, extract learnings, visualize findings, and report to the team.
• Benchmark aevoloop’s 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.
  
  

Your mission

• Develop and scale up aevoloop’s 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 aevoloop’s building blocks.
• Collect process data, extract learnings, visualize findings, and report to the team.
• Benchmark aevoloop’s 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.
  
  

Your profile

• 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.
  
  

Why us?

• Pioneers in Next-Gen-Plastics – help redesign plastics for a truly circular economy.
• Mission & Values – curiosity, 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 Spirit – interdisciplinary 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.
  
  

About Us

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. That’s 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.

Our work is guided by five values: Pioneering, Conscientious, Disruptive, Transparent and Contributive. These drive us to unite the rigour of responsible research with playful innovation and to act as a trusted catalyst for sustainable material solutions.

You want to find out more?

• Get our latest news on LinkedIn or our News Blog
• YouTube | Deutscher Studienpreis 2022: Kunststoff-Recycling ohne Rückstände (Manuel Häußler), (German)
• YouTube | Recording: Forscher fragen: Die Plastikwende (2024) mit Manuel Häußler (German)
• Podcast | Interview with our Founder & CSO Manuel Häußler on the SPRIN-D Podcast (German)
  
  

Be part of our journey to close the loop on plastics and drive the circular economy forward!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Science

• Industries

  Chemical Manufacturing

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