About Seprify
We transform cellulose, the earth's most abundant biopolymer, into high-performance ingredients. Our flagship innovation is a unique light-scattering material, a natural pigment with 100% natural composition. In this role you will be part of a small team, led by a Chemical Engineer responsible for the operation of the Pilot Plant.
Your Responsibilities:
* Routinely operate our Pilot Plant facility, which includes state-of-the-art reactors, tanks, heating/cooling systems, mechanical processing equipment, and drying units,
* Be a trusted safety associate, adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental rules and procedures at Seprify’s operations.
* Be able to operate and modify as needed automated batch units of the production process,
* Order chemicals and consumables on routine basis,
* Provide maintenance to existing equipment as needed, or contact suitable technical services of the manufacturers,
* Assist in performing routine material characterization, for instance: pH and turbidity measurements, particle size and solid content,
* Interact with external contractors (e.g., pipefitting, automation, etc.),
* Interact with the Process R&D Team at Seprify.
Your Profile:
* Educated as chemical lab technician (Chemielaborant EFZ) or similar,
* Experience in Process Operation or Food Processing for >3 years,
* Familiarity or experience in operating pilot-scale equipment (reactors, chemical recycling and waste, washing, drying),
* Have extensive safety knowledge handling acids, bases, solvents at high concentrations, and conducting reactions at large scales,
* A passion for industrial processes and engineering,
* Ability and experience to work under pressure to meet deadlines,
* A team player, self-motivated, curious, resilient, adaptable, and able to handle the fast pace of a Startup while being focused on assigned tasks,
* A positive attitude and openness to learn and engage in constructive discussions,
* Knowledge and experience in mechanical and/or biomass processing can be an asset.
Your Benefits
* Hands-on process operation and execution experience of a new commercial development in an award-winning Swiss Startup company,
* Handling and maintenance responsibility in a state-of-the-art pilot plant,
* A permanent position with growth opportunities in the chemical engineering sector,
* Working on an impact driven chemical production strategy,
* A topic which receives strong attention in society and economy,
* An interdisciplinary team and environment that allows broadening your knowledge and skills,
* The opportunity to be part of an entrepreneurial journey from process development to commercialization.
Brief motivation letter in English with CV to apply@seprify.com
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