Join Evoralis to develop enzymes for a circular plastic economy
Evoralis, a spin‑out from the University of Cambridge, is on a mission to enable the textile industry to become truly sustainable and circular. We use an ultra‑fast screening platform to develop enzymes for breaking down mixed and blended textile fibres into their constituent building blocks to produce virgin‑grade textile fibres.
Key responsibilities:
- Be a pivotal figure in the company’s microfluidic activities, providing technical leadership and expertise while driving the development, integration, and application of microfluidic technologies across multidisciplinary projects
- Lead the experimental validation and iterative optimisation of microfluidic performance (e.g. droplet generation, flow control, sorting of droplets)
- Maintain the microfluidic platform and bring innovative approaches for platform development
- Design and develop microfluidic devices and technologies to screen for plastic depolymerising enzymes
- Lead efforts in microfluidic device fabrication and testing
- Analyse and interpret experimental data
- Proactively engage and collaborate with researchers across disciplines, including Biochemists, Chemists, Bioinformaticians, and other scientific specialists.
- Maintaining records of experimental work
Skills, qualifications and experience needed:
- A Master's degree or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related field with focus on microfluidics
- Experience in developing and integrating optical/optofluidic systems for detection, measurement or sorting
- Competence in programming for instrument control (e.g. LabVIEW)
- Proficiency in CAD tools (e.g. AutoCAD) for microfluidic design
- Experience with microfabrication techniques such as photolithography and PDMS molding
Why Evoralis?:
- Be part of the solution, making plastics and textiles truly sustainable and circular
- Work on cutting‑edge technologies with real‑world impact
- Be part of a pioneering team with experts in protein engineering, synthetic biology, polymer chemistry, and microfluidics
- We offer a full‑time position based at NIAB – Co‑Labs by Journey in Cambridge
Let’s make textiles truly circular together!
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Microfluidic Engineer in Cambridge employer: Evoralis
Evoralis is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of sustainable textile innovation in a dynamic start-up environment. With a strong emphasis on collaboration and genuine innovation, employees are encouraged to grow their skills while contributing to meaningful projects that aim to revolutionise plastic recycling. Located near the University of Cambridge, Evoralis provides access to a vibrant academic community and a culture that values diverse perspectives and interdisciplinary teamwork.
