Start date: Flexible, ~June 2025 ideal

Role

Hyfé is seeking recent graduates with degrees in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry for a contract-to-hire role on our technical team.

This position offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced startup environment focused on biorefining technology. The role reports directly to the VP of Engineering and Process Technology and involves close collaboration with cross-functional members of the Hyfé team.

This is a contract-to-hire position. Candidates will be evaluated during the initial 60 days, after which they may be extended a full-time offer based on performance and team fit.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with technical team to plan, prepare, and perform experiments, including buffer preparation and sterilization, lignocellulosic pretreatment, enzymatic hydrolysis, etc.
• Perform scientific research online, as needed
• Follow all safety practices, including wearing proper PPE, completing safety trainings, and contributing to the ongoing development of safety systems and protocols
• Manage routine lab maintenance and upkeep, including inventory, cleaning, and organization
• Chip in to tackle miscellaneous tasks, like office organizational task, setting up computers and equipment, and ordering/procuring supplies
• Complete tasks within agreed timelines, tracking and communicating progress

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry completed or expected by Summer 2025
• Ability to set up a regular schedule of 40 hr/week during standard business hours
• Innovative mindset with a can-do attitude and passion for Hyfé’s vision
• Ability to navigate challenges independently, leveraging team for feedback when appropriate
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and time management skills
• Authorization to work in the U.S. (we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position)
• Familiarity with SuperPro Designer or Aspen plus highly preferred

ABOUT HYFE:

Hyfé transforms plant waste into chemical alternatives to petroleum. As the world transitions to clean energy, our materials economy must evolve in parallel. Petrochemicals account for 7% of global emissions and drive over a third of oil demand—yet they remain one of the most overlooked contributors to climate change.

Meanwhile, more than four billion tons of plant biomass waste are generated globally each year—containing enough carbon to entirely replace petroleum-derived chemicals.

Hyfé tackles this challenge with a novel biorefining platform that converts low-value plant waste into high-value chemical intermediates. This enables the production of the same essential materials—without relying on petroleum. Our technology can double the output of critical chemicals, preserve strategic oil reserves, redirect billions into strengthening the food processing sector, and power domestic manufacturing that revitalizes rural communities.

Led by a team with decades of experience in oil refining and industrial scale-up, Hyfé is uniquely positioned to commercialize the refining infrastructure of the future.

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Equal Employment Opportunity: Hyfé is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.