Polymer Chemist Analytics (f/m/d)

aevoloop GmbH; Leipzig; Vor Ort; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A fast-scaling deep-tech startup is seeking a Polymer Chemist to lead the characterization of polyester-based plastics. You will develop methods and automate workflows to enhance material analytics and collaborate closely with R&D teams. A PhD in polymer chemistry and hands-on experience in characterization are essential. Join us to make an impact in the field of sustainable materials and benefit from a collaborative and fast-paced startup environment.

Leistungen

Hansefit membership

Access to fresh fruit

Qualifikationen

• PhD in polymer chemistry or a related field required.
• Experience in polymer characterization and thermoplastics is essential.
• Familiarity with analytical methods such as DSC, TGA, NMR required.

Aufgaben

• Characterize novel polyester-based plastics.
• Develop methods for polymer characterization.
• Automate workflows for material analytics.

Kenntnisse

Polymer chemistry expertise

Hands-on experience in polymer characterization

Analytical methods (DSC, TGA, NMR)

English communication

Collaboration in interdisciplinary teams

Ausbildung

PhD in polymer chemistry or related field

Tools

Injection molding

Extrusion processes

Jobbeschreibung

Your mission

• Characterize aevoloop’s novel polyester-based plastics with regard to their mechanical, thermal and processing properties as a core contribution to our product development.
• Take end-to-end responsibility for polymer characterization on a multi-hundred-gram scale, including method development, equipment maintenance, sample preparation, measurements, data evaluation and feedback loops for material optimization.
• Improve and automate measurement workflows and data interpretation to increase efficiency, robustness and throughput of material analytics.
• Collaborate closely with R&D and Business Development to design creative and application-oriented tests for real-world use cases.
• Compile and maintain SOPs and safety documentation to ensure a safe and compliant laboratory environment.

Your profile

• You bring advanced expertise in polymer chemistry, particularly polyesters and polyamides, gained through a PhD in polymer chemistry, chemistry or a related field. Industrial experience is a strong plus.
• You have hands‑on experience in polymer characterization, especially of thermoplastics; experience with injection molding and extrusion processes is beneficial.
• You are deeply familiar with analytical and characterization methods such as DSC, TGA, NMR, mechanical testing (e.g. tensile testing, impact strength, HDT) as well as weathering and hydrolytic stability assessments.
• You communicate confidently in English, both written and spoken; German language skills are advantageous.
• You combine a hands‑on mindset with a structured way of working and enjoy collaborating across disciplines in a fast‑paced startup environment.

Why us?

• Real Impact: Help redesign plastics for a truly circular economy.
• Startup Mindset: Flat hierarchies, fast decisions and early responsibility as we scale.
• Team Culture: Join a team of curious minds that challenge each other, collaborate openly and celebrate progress together.
• Growth & Learning: Steep learning curves, regular feedback and room to grow with the company.
• Well‑being Perks – Hansefit membership and fresh fruit boost your overall health and well‑being.

Contact

Ready to become an aevoloopy?

Apply directly or reach out if you have any questions about the role or working at aevoloop: [e-mail].

About Us

We are aevoloop - a fast‑scaling deep‑tech startup pioneering next‑generation plastics for a circular economy. We re‑engineer polymers from the ground up to combine high performance with true circularity and biodegradability - turning plastic waste into valuable new materials.

Guided by our values Pioneering, Conscientious, Disruptive, Transparent and Contributive, we unite science with entrepreneurial execution to drive sustainable material innovation at scale.