Kilolab Technician (Chemistry)

Syntetica; Paris; Sur place; EUR 45 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A pioneering sustainable textiles startup in Paris is seeking an R&D Kilolab Chemist to transform groundbreaking technology into scalable processes for recycled nylon production. The ideal candidate has a degree in Chemical Engineering or related field, over 3 years of experience in chemical process development, and is fluent in both English and French. Join us in making synthetic textiles sustainable and combating waste in the fashion industry.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience operating 10 L+ chemical reactors and in chemical process development.
• Strong technical background in organic chemistry.

Responsabilités

• Set-up and monitor large scale depolymerisation, separation and purification reactions.
• Contribute to process development across all stages.

Connaissances

Experience conducting organic chemistry reactions on reactors larger than 10 L

Demonstrated autonomy and initiative in projects

Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills

Fluent in English and French

Formation

Degree or higher in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or Materials Science

Description du poste

Overview

Syntetica is an early-stage startup using green chemistry to make synthetic textiles sustainable, starting with nylon. Today, less than 1% of textile waste is recycled to produce new materials. Syntetica is on a mission to eradicate crude oil from synthetic textiles by creating a world where waste is seamlessly recycled into new materials for the fashion and automotive textile industries, making net zero an achievable reality. Our starting material is nylon, and our depolymerization process breaks down nylon-rich textile waste into circular virgin-equivalent nylon monomers, while separating materials such as elastane, cotton and polyester. We are backed by Europe\'s largest investment fund, EQT Ventures, having raised €4.2m in July 2024 to scale our process to pilot and produce the first samples for our customers including Victoria\'s Secret and ETAM.

Job Description

You will play a pivotal role in transforming our groundbreaking technology into an outstanding ready-to-scale process with high-quality recycled nylon output for our customers. Your role will be to translate process and product development breakthroughs from lab to kilo-lab scale (from grams to kilograms) to validate engineering design choices and modelled unit economics with the process development team to maximise process scalability.

R&D Kilolab Chemistry

• Set-up and monitor large scale depolymerisation, separation and purification reactions for customer sample development
• Characterization of monomer and polymer properties (NMR, DSC, TGA, rheology, etc) to ensure product development is consistent as process development evolves
• Maintenance of chemical reactors of 10–50 L including applying rigorous HSE (Health, Safety, Environment) practices and supporting quality control procedures

Process Development & Engineering

• Contribute to process development across all stages of our process, working alongside the engineering team, with work modelled directly into Aspen and Process Flow Diagrams
• Process optimisation including screening of new conditions, experimental design, and scale-up for more efficient unit economics and better scalability

Required Background

• Degree or higher in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or Materials Science with a strong technical background in organic chemistry
• 3+ years experience operating 10 L+ chemical reactors and in chemical process development within fast-moving environments connected to R&D in industrial companies or startups

Required skills

• Experience conducting organic chemistry reactions on reactors larger than 10 L; experience with process scale-up is a plus
• Demonstrated autonomy and initiative in projects, with a track record of owning the delivery of results in dynamic, fast-paced environments; knowledge of green chemistry or sustainable materials is a plus
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to quickly grasp complex concepts and adapt to new challenges
• Fluent in English and French is a must, with impeccable oral and written skills
• Action-oriented, hands-on mindset who loves to execute intensely and efficiently

Recruitment Process

• Screening interview with Ash (CTO) – 30 mins
• Values & culture fit with Marco (CEO) – 45 mins
• Interview & practical case with R&D engineering team – 60 mins
• Meet the team
• Reference checks
• Offer

Target starting date: ASAP