Lab Technician, Paris

Anderson McQue is partnering with an exciting and well-funded early stage green chemistry business to source a Lab Technician to join their team in Paris. This is an exciting opportunity working with a team passionate about decarbonisation.

We are looking for someone with a background in organic synthesis and purification processes to play a crucial role in the production of the recycled polyamides that will be delivered to customers and clients.

You will play a pivotal role in scaling up the depolymerization process from laboratory-scale to pre-industrial scale. Key responsibilities include:

• Set-up large scale reactions for the production of monomers and polymers for our customers.
• Operate and maintain reactors (up to 100L).
• Optimization of conditions and troubleshooting on the preparation of large scale reaction.
• Contribute to project development with the rest of the team (synthesis & purification). Your observations and reports on scale up reactions will be crucial for the development of the process.
• Screening of conditions, experimental design, optimization and scale-up
• Develop & Perform chemical analysis on the recycled monomers and polymers, assessment of the purity.

To be successful in this role you should have 3+ years of experience as a laboratory technician within an industrial chemical company or in industrial chemistry settings working in the characterization of organic compounds and/or polymers. You should have:

• A Bachelor degree or equivalent in chemistry with a strong technical background in organic chemistry.
• Demonstrate hands-on experience and process/equipment problem solving.
• Demonstrated experience in working on reactors >5L.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to quickly grasp complex concepts and adapt to new challenges.
• Demonstrated autonomy and initiative in projects, with a track record of delivering results in a dynamic environment.

You will receive an attractive salary and package reflective of your experience working for a growing organisation.

I am keen to have an initial discussion with anyone who feels this could potentially be of interest. Please contact Mark Canning at Anderson McQue by sending an up to date resume via the link provided to speak further about this opportunity. All conversations will be treated in the strictest of confidence.

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