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R&D Chemist (Bio-Based Material)

VALORIZEN
Cairo, Egypt
Posted 2 years ago
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VALORIZEN is a research and innovation center that develops, scales up and commercializes technologies to valorize sustainable materials. VALORIZEN is the research arm and a wholly owned subsidiary of United Kingdom-based Scaleup Innovations Holdings Limited. Our center is currently working on piloting and commercializing the world’s first textile fibers and reinforcements extracted from the byproducts of pruning of date palms, known as PalmFil. We have several regional partners who are committed to licensing our new technology and bringing it to the market as soon as possible.

We are now looking for new skillful colleagues to be part of these next steps of our development and growth. The R&D Chemist (Bio-based Material) will be part of our R&D team and your main focus will be to lead the investigation, development and optimization of sustainable chemical formulations/ processes for the treatment and refinery of biomass and waste.
 

  • Cellulose chemistry
  • Wet textile processing
  • Bio-based polymers
  • Biomass treatment and biorefinery

Job Requirements

  • Analytical and research skills
  • Good oral and written skills in English
  • Knowledge of biotechnology including the use of enzymes
  • Knowledge of biobased adhesives
  • Experience of natural fibers (cellulosic/ protein)
  • Experience of paper and pulp
  • Experience with common chemical and optical analytical methods
  • Knowledge of formulation and raw material safety guidelines and restrictions
  • Able to work autonomously
  • Can-do attitude that is suitable for a dynamic growth company
  • MSc. in chemistry or related field is required
  • 3-4 years of academic or industrial research experience
  • Can join immediately
  • Meaningful work with a purpose-driven innovation
  • Flexible and welcoming work environment
  • Learning culture
  • Competitive salary

Sound good? If you think you could be our next new team member, please apply as possible or latest, We will start interviews immediately.

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