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 Plant.

Your Responsibilities:

 Routinely operate our Pilot Plant facility, which includes state-of-the-art reactors, mixing

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,

 Be able to operate and modify as needed automated batch units of the production process,

 Provide maintenance to routine equipment as needed,

 Be able to operate a forklift and safely move potentially large and heavy equipment as well

as load/unload raw materials and chemicals,

 Assist in performing routine material characterization, for instance: pH and turbidity

measurements, particle size and solid content,

 Report daily to the Engineering Lead responsible for the Pilot Plant and closely and safely

work with the entire Pilot Plant team.

Your Profile:

 Educated as chemical lab technician (Chemielaborant EFZ) or similar,

 Experience in Process Operation, Cosmetics, Pharmaceutical 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,

 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 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.

Brief motivation letter in English with CV to [email protected]

Pay: CHF65’000.00 - CHF70’000.00 per month

Work Location: In person