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Sion, Valais, Switzerland
Full time
6 months internship in a stimulating working environment
Being part of an international team in the heart of the Swiss Alps
Learning practical, on-the-job, chemical & process engineering skills
Become involved in the scaling up of new recycling technologies
Making the first steps in the cleantech & sustainability industry
As an intern in DePoly’s R&D Department, you will support ongoing activities in our PET plastic recycling laboratory. You will work alongside chemists and engineers to help design, develop, and optimise processes and equipment for scale-up to our commercial plant.
Work as a part of a multidisciplinary team of chemists and chemical engineers in a laboratory environment
Execute daily laboratory experiments and tasks under the guidance of lab supervisors
Support R&D and quality control projects, collaborating closely with scientists and engineers
Contribute to the optimisation of processes and unit operations for DePoly’s commercial PET recycling plant
Accurately document experimental procedures, results, and observations
Assist in data analysis and reporting to support decision-making and process improvements
Enrolled in a degree program in Chemistry, Materials Science, or Chemical Engineering
Hands-on experience in a wet chemistry laboratory
Proven ability to multitask by managing concurrent experiments while maintaining accuracy and efficiency in a fast-paced lab environment
Demonstrated strong sense of responsibility by strictly following laboratory protocols, accurate record-keeping, and safe chemical handling
Able to manage your own work and stay organised, while asking for guidance when needed
Curious and willing to learn, with a hands-on approach to picking up new responsibilities
Strong team player with good communication skills
Fluent in English; knowledge of French is a plus
Eligible to work in Switzerland (Swiss work permit or equivalent)
Nice to have: Familiarity with different analytical techniques such as UV-Vis, FTIR and NMR
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DePoly’s technology recycles unsorted, dirty PET waste into virgin-grade raw materials. Those PET precursors, PTA and MEG, are used by the industry to produce new plastics without the need for fossil fuels, while diverting valuable materials from landfills and incineration.
DePoly SA –
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Rue de l'Industrie 23, 1950 Sion, Valais, Switzerland
DePoly SA –
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Route de l'Ile au Bois, 1870 Monthey, Valais, Switzerland
DePoly’s technology recycles unsorted, dirty PET waste into virgin-grade raw materials. Those PET precursors, PTA and MEG, are used by the industry to produce new plastics without the need for fossil fuels, while diverting valuable materials from landfills and incineration.
This operation benefits from support from the European Union under the InvestEU Fund
