LCA Specialist REMOTE (m/f/d)

AllocNow GmbH; Bonn; Remote; EUR 50.000 - 65.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

AllocNow GmbH is seeking an LCA Specialist to shape functionalities for their sustainability software. The role involves translating lifecycle assessment methodologies and regulations into actionable software specifications while ensuring compliance and addressing industry needs. This is an opportunity to work in a pioneering cleantech company, committed to the sustainability transformation in the chemical industry.

Leistungen

Competitive compensation and benefits package

Exposure to renowned clients and relevant business problems

Qualifikationen

• Deep understanding of lifecycle assessment (LCA) methodologies.
• Experience in the chemical or process industries is highly desirable.
• Proactive and collaborative mindset with a passion for sustainability.

Aufgaben

• Act as the subject matter expert on lifecycle assessments and regulations.
• Translate LCA methodologies into clear software specifications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement LCA features.

Kenntnisse

Lifecycle assessment methodologies

Environmental regulations

Problem-solving abilities

Communication skills

Data management techniques

Ausbildung

Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

MS Teams

GitLab

Jobbeschreibung

As an LCA Specialist in our product design team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the functionality and requirements of our sustainability software. Leveraging your expertise in lifecycle assessment and regulatory frameworks like EPD and ESPR, you will bridge the gap between technical LCA concepts and actionable software specifications. Your work will ensure that our platform meets the needs of industry professionals while maintaining compliance with relevant standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the subject matter expert on lifecycle assessments, environmental regulations (e.g., EPD, ESPR), and industry standards.
• Translate LCA methodologies and regulatory requirements into clear, detailed software specifications.
• Develop concise functional specifications aligned with LCA workflows, calculation rules, and data processes.
• Collaborate with product managers, consultants, and developers to design and implement LCA-related features, including customer-specific software solutions.
• Analyze user needs and market trends to define and prioritize product requirements.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams - developers, product managers, and LCA experts - to refine product concepts and drive innovation.
• Act as a key liaison between technical and non-technical stakeholders to ensure seamless communication.
• Stay up to date with advancements in LCA tools, datasets, and digital solutions to continually enhance our platform.
• Support the development team by reviewing and validating features against specifications.

Your profile

• Excellent Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Deep understanding of lifecycle assessment (LCA) methodologies, tools, and data sources.
• Familiarity with environmental regulations such as Environmental Product Declarations (EPD) and the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR).
• Experience in the chemical or process industries is highly desirable.
• Basic understanding of software development principles and processes to facilitate collaboration with developers.
• Familiarity with data management and visualization techniques.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• A proactive, collaborative mindset with a passion for sustainability.

Why us?

• Exposure to renowned clients and relevant business problems
• Competitive compensation and benefits package

To enable our remote work mode, we work with:

• MS Teams for synchronous communication
• GitLab for project management
• Daily project standup meetings, bi-weekly company meetings
• 2-4 face-to-face meetings of our team per year

Equal Opportunities for Everyone

We are open to all groups of people without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristics.

Our Mission

There is no planet B. Humans must reduce greenhouse gas emissions. We take action together with our clients in the chemical sector which by itself contributes up to 40% of global industrial GHG emissions. Join us on our mission to lead the way to a zero-carbon economy and boost innovation to make chemical companies climate neutral.

Our solution is:

• Industry-specific: Handling the complexity of chemical value chains is our daily business.
• Business-focused: We make sustainability data available to a broad range of users and empower them to take action.
• Data-driven: We offer a fast and cost-effective calculation of sustainability metrics.

Are you keen on joining our team, building a great product, and growing with us? Get in touch!

About us

AllocNow is a pioneering cleantech company, focusing on the chemical and process industry. Our mission is to facilitate the sustainability transformation by providing a platform that enables effective management of the environmental impact of products at scale. The Product Sustainability Platform automates lifecycle assessments with unprecedented levels of consistency, efficiency, and reliability, supporting companies on their journey towards net zero and circularity.