Company
aevoloop GmbH
Location
Leipzig, Germany
Employment type
Full-time
Seniority
Mid level
Primary category
Chemical Engineering
Secondary category
Process Engineering
Posted date
19 Feb 2026
Valid through
20 Apr 2026
Contribute to aevoloop’s material innovation by developing scalable purification processes that transform sustainable chemistry into products.
Develop a downstreaming concept for dicarboxylic acids on a pilot scale.
Lead the research team that develops a scalable purification process for innovative, sustainable chemical building blocks used as feedstock for our novel polyester-based plastics.
Develop a R&D strategy starting from lab scale screening tests and external technology validations at CDMOs to eventually build up an end-to-end purification process in-house.
Define KPIs such as input and output material specifications together with your R&D colleagues up- and downstream. Use these KPIs to steer your process development.
Use process simulations and techno-economical analyses to find the best compromise for an economically viable process.
Use your creativity and expertise in purification of complex mixtures in combination with a safety oriented working style to establish a downstreaming process on a 10 kg batch scale.
Degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering or a related field, concluded with a PhD (or Diploma) in this field.
You have at least 3 years of industrial experience in process development and process upscaling in the chemical industry.
You are an expert in purification processes like distillation, crystallization, membrane filtration, extraction, etc.
Proven track record in leadership, project management andsuccessful implementation of processes/syntheses
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.
Please note that this role is currently fully based on-site and does not offer hybrid or remote work options.
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