Chemical Engineer

CO2 is a global problem. By fermenting it into carbon negative chemicals, we make it the solution.

We have figured out how to take the carbon outputs from industrial emitters, and use them as the inputs for chemical manufacturing. We’re not simply storing carbon away - we are turning it into valuable, emission-free green-chemicals. If that doesn’t bubble your bioreactor, how about this: For every tonne of products we make, over 2 tonnes of carbon are removed from the atmosphere. We have raised over $50m to date from top venture capital investors as well as in grant funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 programme.

What you’ll do
We are looking for a Chemical Engineer to lead the separation and purification of acetic acid in our process engineering team. Together with our team of process engineers, you will be spearheading the development and implementation of new and existing downstream processes for our novel fermentation-based bio-manufacturing technology at pilot and commercial scales for acetic acid production.

Responsibilities

• Process Design and Optimization: Develop and optimize processes for the efficient separation and purification of acetic acid from fermentation broth. Implement innovative techniques to enhance yield and purity.
• Scale-Up and Technology Transfer: Lead the scale-up of downstream processes from pilot to full-scale production. Collaborate closely with process teams and external partners to ensure seamless technology transfer.
• Quality Control and Assurance: Ensure that the downstream process meets industry standards. Develop and implement quality control protocols to monitor process efficiency and product quality.

Job requirements
About you

• 5+ years of experience working as a process engineer
• You have an educational background as a process engineer, chemical engineer, biotech engineer or other relevant fields
• You have worked on all stages of project development (from basic engineering to plant commissioning) interfacing with internal and external stakeholders
• You have experience in designing and optimizing industrial chemical processes
• Bonus points if you have worked with membrane separation and liquid-liquid extraction technologies
• You are collaborative, communicative and can work closely with both our suppliers as well as scientific and management team
• You are creative and open-minded (which is helpful, as we are doing things that haven’t been done before)

What we promise you?

• You get to work with a group of passionate scientists, working on challenging and meaningful projects
• This will be the journey of a lifetime – we are serious about our mission to reduce over 1 gigaton of CO₂ and you can play a pivotal role in making that happen
• An inclusive, empowering and engaging work environment.
• We understand that relocating can be a hassle, so if you don't live in Houston, we will help out to give you a smooth transition

If you have questions regarding the role, we would love to hear from you. Feel free to reach out at [email protected]. We look forward to hearing from you.