Chemical Process Operator

**Chemical Process Operator**

**About Seprify AG**

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 Line. Your professional growth will be assessed by the CTO, who is responsible for coordinating activities between the R&D team and the Process Production team.

**Your Responsibilities**:

- Routinely operate our Pilot Line 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. Ensure safety procedures are meticulously followed in the pilot plant,
- Be able to operate and modify as needed automated batch units of the production process,
- Order chemicals and consumables on a 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.),
- Closely interact with the Process R&D Team at Seprify.

**Your Profile**:

- A graduate university degree (MSc/BEng) in Chemical/Process Engineering or Food Processing,
- 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,
- An innovative mindset with a passion for industrial process design 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 engineering design and execution experience of a new commercial development in an award-winning Swiss Startup company,
- A major project with responsibility in chemical process design, implementation and execution,
- 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.

Type d'emploi : 100%, CDI

Lieu du poste : En présentiel