Who are we
BioTreasure is an integrated biology and chemistry manufacturing platform designed to produce bio-based chemicals at industrial scale. Funded by SPRIND and developed in collaboration with Insempra, it combines circular continuous fermentation with proprietary downstream chemistry to enable flexible, local production, delivering performance, cost efficiency, and scalability from day one.
We offer:
Join an early-stage startup creating real impact for the environment and society, where ideas truly matter
Be an early hire in the team, with real ownership and hands-on involvement in building, shaping, and scaling the company from day one
Gain real-world hands-on experience with access to a fully equipped lab, cutting-edge technology, and significant room for personal and professional growth
Work within an international, fast-moving team with an open feedback culture, flat hierarchies, rapid decision-making, and English as the working language
For this position you will perform the following duties:
Optimize multi-step organic syntheses, such as metathesis reactions for industrial application to improve yield, selectivity, throughput, and cost efficiency
Scale laboratory reactions (gram scale) to pilot and production scale (kilogram scale and beyond)
Scale highly reactive oxidative processes, such as ozonolysis in a controlled and safe manner
Troubleshoot scale-up challenges including mixing, heat transfer, mass transfer, and impurity formation
Support technology transfer and oversee initial production batches
Purify products using column chromatography, recrystallization, and distillation
Characterize compounds using NMR, IR, MS, HPLC, and GC
Prepare process documentation including SOPs, batch records, and validation reports and detailed laboratory notebooks
Ensure compliance with GMP, environmental, and safety regulations
Collaborate with internal and external partners, reliably document and store data and results and clearly communicate updates
Your profile:
MSc or PhD in Organic Chemistry, Process Chemistry, or related field (BSc with significant industrial experience considered)
3+ years of experience in process development or scale-up chemistry in pharmaceutical or fine chemical industries
Knowledge of reaction kinetics, thermodynamics, and process safety
Experience with pilot plant operations and manufacturing support
Preferred experience with Olefin metathesis catalysts and Industrial ozonolysis and oxidative cleavage reactions
General Data
Location: München/ Martinsried (IZB Campus), approx. 30 minutes from Munich Central Station
Employment time: Full-time (40h/week)
Start date: April 2026