Scale-up / Process Chemical Engineer

Job Title: Scale-Up Chemical Engineer

Location: London Onsite

Contract: 6‑month contract, strong opportunity to extend

Salary: Starting at £38,000

Project: Scale-up EvoCarbon process

Carboxylic acids are critical building blocks for the global chemicals industry, underpinning products used across food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, personal care, polymers, coatings, and advanced materials. Despite their importance, these chemicals are still predominantly produced via fossil-derived, energy-intensive processes that are increasingly misaligned with climate targets and regulatory pressure. Eutechtics is an early-stage start-up addressing this challenge through EvoCarbon, a technical platform that converts captured CO₂ into valuable carboxylic acids under low-energy, circular conditions. Eutechtics is developing a scalable alternative to conventional fossil-based chemical manufacturing routes.

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Scale-up/Process Chemical Engineer to join the Eutechtics team. The successful candidate will play a central role in scaling the EvoCarbon process, with a strong focus on process optimisation, robustness, and design for scale. Working closely with the founding technical team and collaborators, you will be responsible for translating early-stage chemistry into a scalable, engineerable process suitable for pilot and demonstration systems. This is a unique opportunity to work at the interface of chemical engineering, organic chemistry, and sustainable process design, and to contribute directly to the scale-up of a novel CO₂-utilisation technology. While experience with all aspects of the process is not expected, we are looking for candidates with strong fundamentals and the ability to rapidly learn and work across new technologies. This is a 6 month position with the possibility of extending at a competitive salary. 

Please see overleaf for the full list of responsibilities and requirements. You will be based primarily in London, with occasional travel to partner sites. 

• Leading the scale-up of reaction systems, with a focus on reproducibility, safety, process robustness.
• Designing and optimising scalable reaction workflows, including reactor configuration, mixing, heat and mass transfer considerations.
• Developing and refining downstream processing steps.
• Applying chemical engineering principles to identify and mitigate scale-dependent risks.
• In charge of the development of process flow diagrams, material and energy balances, and early techno-economic inputs.
• Using process modelling and simulation tools (e.g. Aspen Plus or equivalent) to inform scale-up decisions and assess process feasibility.
• Collaborating closely with the research team to design and execute experiments, analyse results, and draw conclusions to guide material development and scale-up processes.
• Documenting experimental procedures, process data, and optimisation outcomes in a clear and structured manner.
• Presenting technical findings internally and contributing to scale-up planning for future pilot and demonstration activities.

• Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering or related discipline with industrial experience OR PhD in Chemical Engineering
• Experience in process or scale-up engineering, ideally for liquid/gaseous catalytic reaction systems.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and quickly changing environment of a start-up.
• Understanding of gas dissolution, mixing, and mass-transfer limitations in viscous media. 
• Demonstrated experience in scaling systems from lab to pilot/demo scale using Process Intensification strategies.
• Strong working knowledge of PFDs, P&IDs, mass and energy balances, and equipment layouts.
• Hands-on experimental mindset, with the ability to troubleshoot complex, multi-step processes.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a small, interdisciplinary team.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey technical information.

• Experience with process modelling and simulation tools for chemical engineering.
• Experience working with systems compatible with inert atmosphere operation.
• Experience integrating electrochemical unit operations into chemical process design.
• Experience working with non-conventional solvents.
• Experience with solvent and catalyst recycling strategies and downstream separation processes.
• Experience in the Cosmetics Ingredients, Fine Chemicals, Pharmaceuticals or Food and Beverage industry.

At Eutechtics, we value diversity, inclusion, and continuous learning. We are committed to creating a supportive and collaborative working environment where team members can grow both professionally and technically. If you are a chemical engineer with a passion for scale-up, process development, and low-carbon chemistry, we encourage you to apply and join us in shaping the future of sustainable chemical manufacturing. the future of energy storage and contribute to a sustainable and greener world.

We encourage applications from candidates who may not meet all the listed requirements but believe they have the skills and potential to succeed in the role.

Please note that this post is not suitable for visa sponsorship. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter to Dr Samia Said (samia@prosemino.co.uk)