MacroCycle Technologies · 2 days ago
Textile Recycling Research Co-op
Cambridge, MA
Full-time
Onsite
New GradMacroCycle Technologies is focused on revolutionizing textile recycling with their innovative SolvoGenesisTM technology that transforms low-value textile waste into high-quality polyester fibers. The Textile Recycling Research Co-op will assist chemists and engineers in optimizing the recycling process through lab-scale chemical reactions and analytical testing.
CleanTechPlastics and Rubber ManufacturingRecycling
Responsibilities
Work in a team and assist chemists and engineers in optimizing MacroCycle’s recycling process
Run lab-scale chemical reactions to upcycle PET and polyester waste
Perform analytical testing (NMR, GPC, FTIR, etc.) and interpret results
Put results into context with literature and present findings in weekly team meetings
Qualification
Required
Currently pursuing a degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related
3+ semesters of lab experience (bench/fume hood)
Familiarity with at least two analytical techniques (e.g., NMR, GPC, GCMS, FTIR, ICP, DSC, …)
Strong problem-solving and teamworking skills, and an independent work style
Detail-oriented and meticulous with hands-on work
Excellent oral and computer communication, thriving within fast-paced, collaborative work
Preferred
Prior experience working in chemistry research labs and utilizing analytical equipment, ideally complemented by industry internships
Benefits
Regular free team lunches and office snacks
Access to a host of innovation and networking events in the vibrant startup community around Harvard, MIT, and the Boston/Cambridge innovation hub area
Paid observance of major holidays
Company
MacroCycle Technologies
MacroCycle Technologies is a cleantech company that develops sustainable and zero-carbon plastic upcycling solutions.
Founded in 2023
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$7.92MKey Investors
Massachusetts Clean Energy CenterBreakthrough Energy Ventures
2025-08-15Grant· $0.35M
2025-02-06Seed· $6.5M
2023-12-31Grant· $0.07M
Leadership Team
Stwart Peña Feliz
Co-Founder & CEO
Recent News
2025-06-16
ImpactAlpha
2025-02-07
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