Senior Synthetic Organic Chemist Biorizon I Bergen op Zoom. Job in Eindhoven, Netherlands

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Senior Synthetic Organic Chemist Biorizon I Bergen op Zoom. Job Description

The energy sector and (chemical) industry are in a transition towards the use of new feedstocks, the use of renewable energy, more energy efficient processes, the introduction of circularity, and, of course, carbon capture and re-use. Within the Sustainable Process & Energy Systems group at TNO we work on all these transitional topics, working for, and with, (renewable) energy and chemistry companies and a network of international knowledge partners.

One of the flagship programs of the group is the Shared Research Center Biorizon (www.biorizon.eu), which works on the technology development of bio-based aromatics. To complement our Biorizon team, we are currently seeking an experienced Synthetic Organic Chemist to work on the development (gram-scale) and scale-up (kilograms/hour) of chemical processes for the production of bio-aromatic chemicals. You will be part of a small team at our facility in Bergen op Zoom which is responsible for developing and scaling up high quality, safe chemical processes. Furthermore you will guide the more junior members of staff to realize these goals, and to help in their development.

Shared Research Center Biorizon
Aromatics are among the most important feedstocks for the chemical industry, but virtually all these building blocks are currently made from fossil sources. The Shared Research Center Biorizon, an initiative of TNO, VITO, ECN and the Green Chemistry Campus, develops technologies to produce aromatics from organic waste streams. The goal: to facilitate commercial production of bio-aromatics by 2025. This will diminish dependence on fossil fuels, lower CO2-emissions and provide the chemical industry with profitable and sustainable raw materials.
 

Senior Synthetic Organic Chemist Biorizon I Bergen op Zoom. Job Requirements

The ideal applicant would have the following background:

• A B.Sc. or M.Sc. in organic chemistry (an affinity for process intensification and/or flow chemistry is a pre);
• At least 10 years of lab working experience of organic chemistry;
• Several years of experience with organic chemistry on a multi-kg scale and/or continuous processing;
• The capabilities and/or willingness to operate process installations (Throughput: kgs/day);
• A mastery of the English language, both verbal and written.
• Limitations: The position is only available on a full-time basis.

• Good interpersonal skills and a proactive communication style;
• An intrinsic drive to contribute to a sustainable society;
• A hands-on mentality, and very comfortable working in a lab environment;
• The ability to work independently and accurately;
• A strong understanding of laboratory and chemical safety;
• Strong analysis skills (LC-MS, GC-MS, NMR) including interpretation of results;
• The ability to remain calm, professional and keep overview in stressful situations.

Senior Synthetic Organic Chemist Biorizon I Bergen op Zoom. Summary

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