Job Description

Evoxia is building a 2G biorefinery, and we are hiring a Research Associate. We are on the lookout for skilled researchers ready to get their hands dirty and solve one of India’s largest health crises.

EVOXIA LABS INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED
Job Description – Research Associate
Location: On-site | Chennai
About Us:
Evoxia is transitioning from lab-scale validation to pilot manufacturing. We are seeking a
Research Associate to execute our scientific strategy. You will lead the development of
deep-tech innovations designed to solve the stubble burning crisis at scale. You will own the
R&D roadmap, intellectual property landscape, and the technical execution of our biomass
valorization technologies.
Perks:

• Co-inventor on patents.
• Founding team ESOPs.
• Freedom to lead your own polymer platform from lab bench to IP to industrial
  deployment.
• Opportunities to present innovations at top conferences and global summits, apply
  for fellowships, lead pilots, and be featured in press.
• Shape India’s most ambitious agrowaste-to-biomaterials movement, with direct
  impact on stubble burning, air quality, and Carbon reduction in Industrials.
  Key Responsibilities:
• Design and conduct experiments related to biomass fractionation, solvent extraction,
  and chemical derivatization of lignocellulosic materials.
• Optimize reaction parameters (temperature, pressure, residence time, catalysts) to
  maximize yield and purity for industrial scalability.
• Operate and maintain bench-scale and pilot-scale equipment, including jacketed
  reactors, rotary evaporators, and filtration units.
• Perform qualitative and quantitative analysis of reaction products using standard
  analytical techniques (HPLC, GC, FTIR) to validate process efficiency.
• Maintain rigorous documentation of experimental data. Lead the drafting of technical
  specifications for process and composition patents.
• Collaborate with the founding team to translate lab-scale protocols into standard
  operating procedures (SOPs) for the pilot plant.
  Requirements:
• M.Sc./M.E./M.Tech in Chemical Engineering specializing in Organic
  Chemistry/Catalysis/Green Chemistry (Mandatory), PhD is a plus.
• Proven research track record in Lignocellulosic Biomass, Bio-based catalysis,
  Solvent extraction, or Green Chemistry.
• Strong understanding of the patent filing process and deep-tech commercialization.
• Practical experience with pilot plants, jacketed reactors, and downstream processing
  equipment.
• Must be a self-starter with a strong bias for fast execution.
• Notice Period: 15 days.

Email: harsh@evoxialabs.com