Your mission
Join aevoloop, one of Europe’s fast-scaling deep-tech startups, and help build pioneering next-generation plastics by driving hands-on polymer synthesis and process excellence in the lab.
* Plan, run and optimise lab scale experiments like polycondensation reactions as a crucial part of aevoloop’s path towards plastic materials for a circular economy.
* Execute batch polycondensation processes to synthesise aevoloop’s proprietary polyester-based polymers on a kg scale.
* Set up, clean and perform changeovers of polycondensation reactors and auxiliary equipment (strand granulation, thermostats and vacuum pumps) as well as preventive maintenance.
* Capture all process data, draft SOPs, and share know-how with engineering and manufacturing partners.
* Record, structure and analyse polymerisation data, translating findings into actionable optimisation proposals.
* Enforce strict safety, quality, and environmental standards (including ATEX and GLP/GMP where applicable).
Your profile
* Completed chemical technical apprenticeship (Chemical Technical Assistant, Chemical Technician) or B. Sc. or B. Eng. in chemistry, chemical engineering, polymer engineering, polymer chemistry or a related field. Additional training in process or plastics engineering would be advantageous.
* A solid foundation in organic polymer chemistry and hands-on experience with polycondensation.
* Familiarity with high-temperature /high-pressure reactors, vacuum systems, and related safety regulations.
* Demonstrated troubleshooting skills and a passion for experimental process optimisation.
* You’re fluent in English – German is a plus.
* 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?
* 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: join@aevoloop.com .
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.
You want to find out more?
* Breaking Lab Video on YouTube (German) | Deutsches Start-Up denkt Plastik molekular neu
* Press release | aevoloop has secured €8.25 million
* Article from MDR (News media) (German) | Plastik neu denken: Aevoloop entwickelt nachhaltige Kunststoffe aus Leipzig
* Video on YouTube (German) | Forscher fragen: Die Plastikwende (2024) mit Manuel Häußler
* SPRIN-D Podcast (German) | Interview with our Co-Founder Manuel Häußler
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