| Availability: | Immediate |
| Hours: | Full-Time |
| Location: | Marly, Switzerland |
| Type: | Permanent |
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,
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,
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.
Apply to this role by sending a brief motivation letter in English with CV to apply@seprify.com
