Teamlead Fine Chemicals (f/m/d)

Your mission

• Lead a R&D & production team to develop a scalable purification process for innovative, sustainable building blocks to be used as feedstock for our novel polyester-based plastics
• Develop a strategy to work toward a 100+ kt/a world scale process, with appropriate steps to upscale from kg-lab scale to t-pilot scale, in order to reach a commercial kt-scale process
• Validate your strategy and ideas through laboratory-scale experiments to evaluate technologies
• Lead development projects with external service providers to create end-to-end processes for purifying complex product mixtures into pure fine chemicals
• Define and align input and output streams (chemical and physical properties) and establish product specifications
• Collaborate closely with the management team and the upstream and downstream R&D teams
• Drive innovation by co-developing and implementing next-generation purification technologies
• Prepare technical reports and patent applications
• Ensure that SHEQ and sustainability standards are upheld in all laboratory, pilot and production activities; this includes having knowledge of REACH/CLP, LCA, recycling and end-of-life strategies

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: Plastics 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 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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Be part of our journey to close the loop on plastics and drive the circular economy forward!

Contact

If you have any questions about working at aevoloop or our vacancies, contact us by mail at