Jnr Chemist

Ucaneo

Berlin

Posted on: 2026-06-25

Category: carbon

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Employment type:

Full time

Experience required:

Intermediate

Salary

Salary not provided

About the company:

At Ucaneo we develop a pioneering Direct Air Capture technology. Ucaneo's state-of-the-art electrochemical technology mimics the human lung and how CO2 is managed in the human body. Utilising electricity and a specialised biomimetic solvent, Ucaneo removes atmospheric CO2 at continuous regeneration at room temperature, concentrating CO2 into a pure gas ready for industrial use. The DAC technology is highly energy-efficient and compatible with variable intermittent renewable energy sources such as solar and wind energy, allowing for energy price arbitrage and a flexible, on-demand CO2 removal.

Climate change is a global problem and needs to be tackled at scale. Therefore, we set the goal to capture 0.5 GT of CO2 from the air by 2035 - roughly the same weight as all humans on earth combined!

After the first promising results we are currently scaling-up our technology. If you want to join an ambitious team with lots of freedom and growth check out our career page. We are looking for talents in the area of chemical engineering, electrochemistry and mechanical engineering and cannot wait to meet you!

Your mission

Join us in advancing the chemistry that sits at the heart of our Direct Air Capture technology. As a Junior Scientist on the Kinetics & Solvent team, you'll run lab-scale experiments that directly inform how we develop and optimise our solvent systems — working at the intersection of chemistry, electrochemistry, and material science.

You'll work in a hands-on research environment with fast feedback loops, where your experimental results feed directly into system design and development decisions.

Key points

Run lab-scale experiments to develop and test solvent systems.
Analyse reaction kinetics and translate results into actionable insights for the R&D team.
Maintain rigorous documentation, protocols, and a safe lab environment.

Your profile

Skills & Experience

Msc. in Chemistry, Electrochemistry, Material science or related field with solid hands-on lab experience
Independent and rigorous in wet lab work and analytical techniques (spectroscopy, chromatography, electrochemical characterisation)
Asks critical scientific questions — you challenge assumptions, not just execute protocols
Strong experimental track record: designing, running, and troubleshooting with minimal supervision.

Workstyle and culture

Thinks in systems and owns outcomes — not just tasks
Fast learner who quickly grasps complex topics and stays curious about the problem, not just the solution
Combines scientific rigour with pragmatic, hands-on, build-and-learn instincts
Authentic, reflective, and self-organised — brings structure without losing speed
Comfortable with ambiguity and effective at working across cross-functional teams
Clear and direct communicator with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, with strong active listening skills

Other

Valid Work Permit for Germany, or able to obtain a permit
Location: Exiting industrial Co-Working Space in Marzahn where we have our own industrial halls to build

Benefits

Unique experience contributing to a first-of-a-kind climate-tech project (tFOAK).
A steep learning curve, exposure to cross-functional challenges, and the ability to shape a project from the ground up.
Fast-paced, collaborative environment where your decisions have a real impact.
Competitive compensation and personal growth opportunities.
Employee stock options
Learning and development Budget
Regular team events
Subsidized BVG ticket
Laptop and your individual work set up