Job Description

80 - 100% workload

Oxyle is an award-winning Swiss clean-tech startup, founded in 2020 to solve one of the most pressing environmental and public health challenges of our time. Our mission is to restore and protect our bodies of water from PFAS, down to the last drop. PFAS, often referred to as Forever Chemicals, are a group of more than 10,000 persistent and toxic man-made substances polluting our water, soils, and food. Our breakthrough destruction technology permanently degrades challenging PFAS compounds from wastewater. No two wastewaters are alike, so our solutions aren't either. We design complete treatment systems by integrating our core technology with tailored approaches to ensure optimal performance.


We're a team of driven, curious minds from all around the world, brought together by this shared purpose.


The Opportunity


Oxyle's Applications team focuses on developing and optimizing innovative PFAS treatment solutions through experimental research and mathematical modelling and plays a key role in driving forward our core technology's capabilities and applications.


We are seeking an

R&D Chemist (Process Development)

with expertise in redox chemistry and genuine interest in water treatment to join our Applications team. In this role, you will drive the development of cutting-edge water treatment technologies by designing and conducting experimental work, analyzing and presenting complex data, and collaborating cross-functionally. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape impactful solutions at the forefront of PFAS degradation and contribute directly to the advancement of our core technology.


Will you join us in protecting the future of our waters?

Your key responsibilities

Propose, lead and coordinate experimental strategies to drive the development and optimization of PFAS degradation and other treatment processes through chemistry-driven innovations. Develop and refine the mechanistic models by bringing deep insight into redox chemistry and PFAS degradation pathways. Run model simulations to identify performance bottlenecks and propose next-step optimizations for process improvement. Conceptualize innovative enhancements to our degradation technologies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including process engineers and data scientists, to co-develop and refine robust, scalable, and cost-effective treatment solutions tailored to diverse customer needs. Supervise and mentor junior engineers, review their work and guiding their technical growth.

Requirements

What you need to bring to the table

MSc or PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related fields. Minimum 5 years of professional experience (incl. PhD) with experimental research and process development in redox chemistry; experience with advanced redox processes for water treatment is a plus. Solid understanding of reaction kinetics and experience with mathematical modeling required. Solid background in conducting literature reviews and formulating R&D strategies, including presenting actionable plans to diverse stakeholders. Demonstrated ability to analyze, interpret, and clearly present complex ideas and data in a meaningful manner. Proven experience in taking initiative and managing projects. Bring diverse perspectives, experience, and skills to contribute meaningfully to our product development. Extensive project management skills to implement specified project goals with adherence to time, cost, and quality requirements. Demonstrated ability to effectively multitask and take calculated risks to achieve ambitious goals. Effectively communicate, collaborate, and foster positive interactions with team members. Spoken & written fluency in English. A Swiss working permit or eligibility to work in Switzerland.
Your mindset

Strong drive to solve complex and challenging tasks in a creative and organized manner. Proactive individual who is passionate about water treatment and new technologies. Intrinsic motivation to actively shape the future of our company with us. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and effectively prioritize tasks to meet internal and external deadlines. Hands on approach to problem solving and strong strategic decision-making skills. Driven by a collaborative work style and a commitment to achieving ambitious goals. Highly driven, detail-oriented, ambitious individual who is always up for a challenge. Looking forward to working in a dynamic and challenging startup environment.

Benefits

What we offer

25 days paid holidays and Winter Recharger. Public transport subsidies. Generous retirement plan. Flexible and trust-based working hours with the comfort of working from home when needed. Team events and team-building activities throughout the year. Entrepreneurial company with a non-hierarchical mindset. A passionate and international team where you can move the needle to create a sustainable impact. An open work culture where your inputs, individuality, and concerns are always taken into consideration. High exposure and direct working with senior management. A welcoming workplace with people from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. Opportunities to develop valuable soft skills. * Enjoy a variety of cozy spaces to relax, along with regular after-work hangouts to unwind and connect with colleagues.