Chemist Chemical Engineer (fmd)

aevoloop; Leipzig; Vor Ort; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A fast-scaling deep-tech startup in Leipzig seeks a skilled professional with a PhD in Organic Chemistry or Chemical Engineering to innovate upcycling processes for plastic waste. Responsibilities include optimizing gas-liquid processes, developing data extraction tools, and contributing to patent applications. The role emphasizes a hands-on mindset and excellent communication skills in English. The company offers a dynamic environment and various well-being perks to support their team in building sustainable, circular materials.

Leistungen

Hansefit membership

Regular workshops

Fresh fruit for health

Regular team events

Qualifikationen

• Degree in Organic Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field (PhD) with experience in gas-liquid processes.
• Solid understanding of organic chemistry and polymer chemistry.
• Expertise in gasification and partial oxidation processes is advantageous.
• Experience in process simulation and mass and energy balancing is advantageous.
• Excellent communication skills in English; German language skills are a plus.

Aufgaben

• Develop and scale up innovative processes for upcycling plastic waste streams.
• Optimize and operate end-to-end gas-liquid / gas-solid processes.
• Collect process data and visualize findings for reporting.

Kenntnisse

Organic Chemistry

Chemical Engineering

Gas-liquid processes

Process simulation

Redox chemistry

Techno-economic analysis

HAZOP analysis

Mass and energy balancing

Excellent communication skills

Ausbildung

Degree in Organic Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Process Engineering (PhD)

Jobbeschreibung

Your mission

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.

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 livable 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.

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Key Skills

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Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1