R&D Project Leader

JOIN US AT PLANTICS IN CREATING A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE!

Are you a skilled and passionate project leader, eager to make real impact in a dynamic R&D environment? If so, we want to hear from you!

About the role                                                                     

As an R&D Project Leader at Plantics, you will collaborate closely with our R&D team of ca. 20 researchers. You will coordinate a multi-year project with 3-5 colleagues and several external partners, focusing on:

  • Development of our biobased resin and technological advancements in biocomposite production.
  • Implementation of scalable solutions in-house and/or with external partners.
  • Hands-on R&D activities, leveraging your expertise to guide the entire organization, for example in the form of technical lead, people management, or lab-management.

In your role as R&D Project Leader you will liaise closely with Business Development and Production/Logistics representatives, as well as the Management Team to align the project’ progress.

We are expecting to start 2-3 new projects within a close time-frame. Therefor we are looking to employ people with a varying technical background/expertise, ranging from polymer chemistry, to mechanical or process engineering, with experience or affinity in project management.

Who we are looking for

For the role of R&D project leader we seek an experienced researcher or engineer with a strong background in chemistry (organic, polymer, analytical) or process/mechanical engineering. You should thrive in laboratory and (pilot) production environments and be an independent researcher with excellent knowledge-sharing skills. Key qualifications include:

  • Education: Academic working and thinking level in a field of chemistry (organic, polymer, analytical), or process/mechanical engineering. Hands-on experience with polymers/polyesters, and/or (fiber-)composites is a huge pre.
  • Experience: Minimum 3-5 years in a relevant laboratory setting; experience in project management is required (preferable managing multiple stakeholders and FTE’s). Recent PhD graduates with relevant expertise are welcome to apply.
  • Technical skills: In depth knowledge of relevant analysis techniques are required. For example in the domain of polymer chemistry: g. rheology, IR, NMR, DSC. Or in the domain of materials science e.g. (advanced) mechanical analysis of polymer composites. Or in the domain of chemical engineering e.g. a good understanding of heat and mass transfer phenomena.
  • Passion for sustainability: A strong commitment to working on renewable materials and sustainable solutions.

When will your role be a success?

Your contributions will be found back in effective & result-oriented team leadership, during which technology development will be scaled and implemented towards production with our strategic partners. Your impact may also be found back in IP development, knowledge sharing and professional growth of your team.

About Plantics

We are a scale-up company located in Arnhem, the Netherlands, dedicated to developing 100%  biobased, circular, CO2-negative, and safe thermoset resins and composites. Together with our partners we strive to bring new sustainable products to the market. For example, together with VEPA we developed a beautiful new chair (called Hemp Fine), produced from hemp-fibers and our plant-based resin. This new product was awarded the “Renewable Material of the Year 2021” by the NOVA institute! With a team of 30+ passionate and entrepreneurial individuals we want to be a sustainability gamechanger by developing sustainable products.

What do we offer?

  • A supportive and fun working environment built on trust.
  • A challenging role in a fast-developing company with an enthusiastic team.
  • Competitive employment conditions with opportunities to share in Plantics’ success.
  • Opportunity to implement products and processes at our multiple strategic partner’s sites and markets.
  • Flexibility for personal and professional development. Customized trainings can be organized.
  • Coaching by experienced senior managers, and support from scientific advisors.
  • Quarterly company wide, as well as focused in-depth, R&D meetings to align with each other.
  • Company festivities (e.g. Christmas event & summer BBQ), and plenty of opportunity to connect with colleagues over cake-time, common lunch or social drinks.
  • The opportunity to make the “sustainable difference” in a company with the values: Passion for sustainability, Innovative and Entrepreneurial, Fun and Trust, Partnership and Pragmatism.

Application process

Are you ready to help us realize our sustainable transformation goals? Submit your application (cover letter and CV) to careers@plantics.com by December 06th, 2024. Please include your motivation for being a good fit for this role and which expertise you will bring.

We strive to respond to applications within two weeks. Selected candidates will be invited for an initial short call. Then we will setup a first interview, preferably on site followed by a second interviewing round before the final job offer.

Note: We do not appreciate unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies

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