We are tackling global plastic pollution - and you will be a part of the solution!
With our innovative technology, we turn plant leftovers of the agricultural industry into a novel sustainable biomaterial - biobased, plastic-free, and compostable. A material that leaves no harmful traces. With this, we want to replace as many plastics as possible, and this is where you come in.

As Product Developer (f/m/x) for Innovative Materials you will drive the advancement and optimization of our material technologies and products, to help us enable a transition to use traceless products for a maximum array of applications and make the biggest possible contribution to solving global plastic pollution.

With your experience in new products development and in natural polymers you will be a key player in developing next-generation solutions that push the boundaries of our materials. You will collaborate closely with our R&D, engineering and sales teams to transform innovative concepts into practical, market-ready technologies. Your role will involve analysing performance metrics, conducting comprehensive testing, and providing strategic insights to expand our material applications. By bridging technical knowledge with customer needs, you will help our organization develop materials that offer superior performance and sustainable solutions for complex industrial challenges. As part of your tasks

• You develop processing concepts, lead laboratory tests in our facilities, and communicate technical and project-related information to internal and external stakeholders
• You define and develop, as well as validate, innovative testing strategies and ensure optimum testability as part of product development
• You characterize materials and products, and perform application tests in lab scale
• Continuously expand the understanding of state-of-the-art technologies and processes for specific products
• You lead production tests in collaboration with our partners for the application of traceless materials on their machines
• You help us gain an even deeper understanding of our materials as they are used in converting machines to understand their potential for optimization
• You identify opportunities to optimize our material properties while maintaining their unique, holistic sustainability
• You share your knowledge about the processing of our material and ideas on how to improve the production with our production and quality teams

You will spend your working days in an innovative work environment with start-up flair in our laboratory in Buchholz i.d.N., south of Hamburg.

• You have a degree in polymer science, material science, chemical engineering or similar with an applied research mindset
• You have at least 3 years of experience in biopolymer-based product and features development
• You have a sound technical understanding of natural polymer structures, interactions, processing techniques and polymer compounds
• You are practically minded and have a solution-oriented mindset
• You have experience in managing projects independently and have a track record of successfully leading projects from concept to implementation
• You are a team player with the ability to communicate directly and to the point and thrive in cross-functional collaborations
• You have an entrepreneurial spirit, are reliable and think innovatively
• You're down-to-earth, direct, with a sense of humour
• You are proficient in both spoken and written English (and ideally German – we will be happy to support you here)

Don’t meet every single requirement? We would still like to hear from you - you might be just the right person for this or other roles!

At traceless, you’ll find more than just a job – you’ll discover a mission. As pioneers in sustainable innovation, we’ve developed a groundbreaking process to transform agricultural residues into a natural, sustainable material. If you’re passionate about driving the green industrial revolution and creating a better future, your journey begins here.

Meaningful Work: Be part of a purpose-driven organization that directly contributes to ecological sustainability. Your work at traceless will help turn our vision of a plastic-free world into reality.

Dynamic Company Culture: Join a team of passionate experts united by their commitment to excellence and a shared vision for a sustainable future. Our culture thrives on mutual respect, fairness, and accountability. At traceless, leadership is not about titles but about how we interact, make decisions, and grow together. Our leadership approach, based on systemic principles, ensures that both enablers and experts take responsibility for goals, practices, processes, and professionalism.

Flexible Organizational Model: We embrace a decentralized structure that allows individuals to take on multiple roles and respond flexibly and efficiently to the demands of a dynamic environment. This innovative model fosters autonomy, decision-making, and collaboration across all levels.

Growth and Development: Our expansion offers you the chance to be part of a rapidly growing company and develop both professionally and personally. With a clear vision and support from flat hierarchies, you will be empowered to drive real innovation.

Comprehensive Benefit Program: We are committed to the satisfaction and well-being of our team through a comprehensive benefits package:

• Education: Access to training, workshops, and learning platforms for your continuous development.
• Engagement: Team events, community-building activities, and internal initiatives to strengthen collaboration.
• Health & Wellness: Access to over 10,000 fitness and wellness facilities through Wellpass, along with resources to support mental and physical health.
• Mobility: The Deutschlandticket, subsidized by traceless, to encourage sustainable commuting.
• Pension: Implementation of a company pension scheme to provide long-term financial security.

Competitive Compensation: With our transparent salary model and equity program, you’ll not only be fairly compensated but also become a true partner in our mission.

Autonomy and Impact: Enjoy the freedom to develop solutions independently and drive meaningful change. We provide the opportunity to take initiative and apply your expertise to make a lasting impact.

Be Part of the Movement:
We are more than just a company – we are a community driven by the goal of making sustainable technology the new standard. Apply today and help us bring visionary ideas to life. Together, we’ll shape a future free from plastic pollution!

traceless is a young company - with a big vision: a future free of pollution and waste! Our award-winning company was founded in Hamburg in 2020 by our female founding duo Anne and Johanna. By now we are a diverse team from different disciplines, ages and twelve nationalities, united by our common mission: to contribute to solving plastic pollution and build the regenerative industry of the future. To achieve this, we are working to bring our materials to market quickly and to build our first large-scale production facility in Hamburg-Harburg.

We have created a diverse, inclusive and fair working environment that we want to preserve and further develop. Therefore, we welcome all applications - regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/belief, disability, age, and sexual orientation and identity. Because to tackle plastic pollution, it's going to take all of us.

You are interested? Great! Just upload your CV and a short cover letter in the application form. Alternatively, you can email them to us at careers@traceless.eu. We look forward to getting to know you!