Internship at R&D Department

Sion - Lab, Sion - Office, Sion - Plant

Full or part-time

Intern / Student

Your mission

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.

Responsibilities you'll be handling:

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

Your profile

We expect you to have these skills:

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

Why us?

Here's what we can offer:

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

À propos de nous

DePoly est une entreprise suisse spécialisée dans les technologies propres, plus précisément dans le recyclage avancé des plastiques PET et polyester. Reconnue comme pionnière technologique 2024 par le Forum économique mondial et lauréate du prix Top 100 Swiss Startup Award en 2024, arrivée 2è en 2025, notre entreprise remet en question le statu quo et vise l'excellence, animée par une passion commune : avoir un impact positif en s'attaquant au problème mondial du plastique. Fondée en 2020, notre équipe est composée de jeunes entrepreneurs, scientifiques et opérateurs dynamiques et dévoués, déterminés à résoudre le problème du plastique.