Organisation/Company: DePoly
Research Field: Engineering & Chemistry
Profile: First Stage Researcher (R1), Established Researcher (R3)
Country: Switzerland
Application Deadline: 7 Jun 2025 - 21:59 (UTC)
Type of Contract: Permanent
Job Status: Full-time
Funding: Not funded by a EU programme
Research Infrastructure: No
Offer Description
Position: Polymerization Specialist
Location: DePoly, Sion or Remote, Switzerland
Your Mission
DePoly is seeking a highly experienced Polymerization Specialist to lead, develop, and scale our PET polymerization expertise from in-house processes to industrial production. The goal is to achieve product-market fit for DePoly’s recycled PET globally. The role requires a comprehensive understanding of PET production, from monomer quality to final polymer properties. The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on experience in process optimization, material handling, quality assessment, and industrial PET applications.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop an in-depth understanding of PET polymerization from DePoly monomers to produce high-quality polymers.
* Optimize PET formulations to meet specific quality standards.
* Assess and define critical monomer quality requirements and their impact on PET properties.
* Conduct equipment troubleshooting, maintenance, and process optimization.
* Collaborate with R&D, quality control, production, and business development teams to align processes with business goals.
* Prepare technical reports and presentations for stakeholders and customers.
* Scale DePoly’s PET production to industrial levels with partners.
Your Profile
* Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, or related fields.
* Minimum 5+ years of hands-on experience in PET polymerization or similar polymer production.
* Extensive experience in end-to-end polymerization processes, including monomer handling, formulation, process control, and troubleshooting.
* Deep knowledge of polymerization kinetics and process variables affecting product quality.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Willingness to travel for partner visits and industry conferences.
* Preferred: Experience with chemical recycling technologies.
* Preferred: Experience operating and optimizing bench-scale polymerization units.
* Fluent in English; other languages are an asset.
* Eligible to work in Switzerland or hold a Swiss work permit.
About Us
DePoly is a Swiss cleantech company specializing in advanced PET and polyester plastic recycling. Recognized as a 2024 Technology Pioneer by the World Economic Forum and winner of the Top 100 Swiss Startup Award in 2024, we are committed to solving the global plastic problem with a passionate, innovative team of entrepreneurs, scientists, and operators.
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