Your mission
* Lead a R&D team to develop a scalable purification process for innovative, sustainable building blocks to be used as feedstock for our novel polyester-based plastics
* Develop downstreaming strategies based on multi 100 gram lab scale experiments to isolate different product streams as fine chemicals to fuel aevoloop’s product development
* Validate your devised strategies with upscaling trials at CDMOs to create end-to-end processes for purifying complex product mixtures into pure fine chemicals
* Develop analytical methods to assess the properties and purity of the input and output streams to derive product specifications
* Collaborate closely with the management team and the upstream and downstream R&D teams
* Document your work and make use of modern digital tools for maximum data efficiency
Your profile
* Degree in Organic Chemistry, Technical Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field. Ideally, you have a PhD in this field
* Several years of industrial experience in synthesis and/or purification of fine chemicals
* Proven track record in project management and successful implementation of processes/syntheses
* Ideally experienced with cGMP, ISO 9001, or equivalent quality systems
* Proficiency in analytical instrumentation and data interpretation
* Excellent communication skills in English (written and spoken); German language skills are advantageous
* 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?
* Pioneers in Next-Gen-Plastics – help redesign plastics for a truly circular economy.
* Mission & Values – curiosity, transparency and responsibility guide us daily.
* Startup Mentality – flat hierarchies, agile work and regular workshops.
* Fast Growth – steep learning curves, regular growth talks and plenty of room to scale your role with the company.
* Well-being Perks – Hansefit membership and fresh fruit boost your overall health and well-being.
* Team Spirit – interdisciplinary crew that challenges norms, enjoys regular team events and drives real innovation.
* Leipzig Hub – thrive in an emerging tech hotspot.
* Code of Conduct – integrity, fairness and inclusivity are non-negotiable.
About us
We are aevoloop: A fast-scaling deep-tech startup pioneering Next-Gen-Plastics. Contrary to common belief, plastics remain indispensable where no alternative exists, from critical medical devices to protective gear. That’s why we re-engineer polymers from the ground up, merging the advantages of classic plastics — high-performance and versatile — with a new era of sustainability: turning plastic waste into new materials that are fully circular and biodegradable.
Our mission is clear: P lastics are vital for a liveable future, so we develop next-generation materials that enable a truly circular economy. As we achieve new milestones and drive innovation, we continuously expand our team and expertise — giving you the chance to grow your career alongside our impact.
Our work is guided by five values: Pioneering, Conscientious, Disruptive, Transparent and Contributive. These drive us to unite the rigour of responsible research with playful innovation and to act as a trusted catalyst for sustainable material solutions.
You want to find out more?
* Press release | aevoloop has secured €8.25 million
* Article from MDR (News media) (German)| Plastik neu denken: Aevoloop entwickelt nachhaltige Kunststoffe aus Leipzig
* Video o n 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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Contact
If you have any questions about working at aevoloop or our vacancies, contact us by mail at join@aevoloop.com .