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Real impact
Your work helps replace fossil-based and problematic surfactants in everyday products.
JOIN US
Build the future of sustainable surfactants.
We turn renewable feedstocks into high-performance, bio-based surfactants, and we're growing the team that makes it happen.
Why PureSurf
Six good reasons to grow with us.
Real impact
Your work helps replace fossil-based and problematic surfactants in everyday products.
World-class science
Founded on award-winning research, backed by renowned scientific mentors.
Deep-tech with momentum
An EIC- and aws-funded spin-off scaling from lab to market.
Ownership & growth
Shape your role, grow with the company, see your ideas in production.
Flexible & human
Flexible hours, hybrid options and a supportive, international team.
Graz, Austria
Work in a vibrant university city with a high quality of life.
Why PureSurf
Our culture
Science. Ownership. Respect.
We're scientists, builders and doers united by one belief: performance and sustainability don't have to be a trade-off. We value curiosity, ownership and respect, and we build a team where everyone, of any background or gender, can do their best work.
Benefits
What you get with us.
Flexible working hours & hybrid work
14 salaries per year (Austrian standard)
Equity / participation for key roles
Real responsibility from day one
Learning budget & conferences
Modern labs at the University of Graz
Public-transport-friendly central location
Team events & a flat hierarchy
Open positions
Current roles at PureSurf.
Start dates vary by role. All roles are open to all genders (m/f/d). Based in Graz, hybrid possible.
Leadership
Lead Process Developer (m/f/d)
- Graz, AT · hybrid possible
- 20-40 h per week
- Nov 2026
Own the journey from validated chemistry to large-scale production for PureSurf's bio-based surfactants.
This role is open to all genders (m/f/d). Based in Graz, hybrid possible.
Salary
EUR 62,558+ annual gross salary on a full-time basis. Higher compensation and/or an equity or option package may be offered depending on qualifications and experience.
Science & R&D
R&D Scientist / Postdoc-Catalysis & Surfactant Design (m/f/d)
- Graz, AT · hybrid possible
- Full-time · 100%
- Mar 2027
Join our R&D team to design and develop the next generation of bio-based surfactants, from molecule to validated product.
This role is open to all genders (m/f/d). Based in Graz, hybrid possible.
Salary
Salary is based on the Austrian Collective Agreement (Kollektivvertrag) for Trade, Crafts and Services 2026. Where qualifications and experience allow, a higher salary can be offered.
Laboratory Technician (m/f/d), 2 positions
- Graz, AT · hybrid possible
- Full-time · 100%
- 2 positions
- Mar 2027
Be the backbone of our lab: syntheses, analyses and the day-to-day that keeps R&D moving.
This role is open to all genders (m/f/d). Based in Graz, hybrid possible.
Salary
Salary is based on the Austrian Collective Agreement (Kollektivvertrag) for Trade, Crafts and Services 2026. Where qualifications and experience allow, a higher salary can be offered.
Commercial
Sales & Business Development Associate (m/f/d)
- Graz, AT · hybrid possible
- Full-time · 100%
- Sept 2027
Help bring PureSurf's sustainable surfactants to market, building customer relationships in personal care, home care and industry.
This role is open to all genders (m/f/d). Based in Graz, hybrid possible.
Salary
Salary is based on the Austrian Collective Agreement (Kollektivvertrag) for Trade, Crafts and Services 2026. Where qualifications and experience allow, a higher salary can be offered.
Operations
Executive Assistant (m/f/d), part-time (50%)
- Graz, AT · hybrid possible
- Part-time · 50%
- Mar 2027
Keep the company running smoothly by supporting the founders with operations, organisation and communication.
This role is open to all genders (m/f/d). Based in Graz, hybrid possible.
Salary
Salary is based on the Austrian Collective Agreement (Kollektivvertrag) for Trade, Crafts and Services 2026. Where qualifications and experience allow, a higher salary can be offered.
Production & Maintenance Technicians (m/f/d)
- Graz, AT · hybrid possible
- Full-time · 100%
- Jan 2028
As we scale from lab to production, we will hire production and maintenance technicians (all genders). If you have experience in chemical production, plant operation or maintenance and want to grow with us, send us your profile.
This role is open to all genders (m/f/d). Based in Graz, hybrid possible.
Salary
Salary is based on the Austrian Collective Agreement (Kollektivvertrag) for Trade, Crafts and Services 2026. Where qualifications and experience allow, a higher salary can be offered.
Spontaneous application
Don't see your role?
We're growing fast, send us your profile.
Equal opportunity & transparency
PureSurf is an equal-opportunity employer. We welcome applications from people of all genders, ages, backgrounds, abilities and identities. All roles are open to all genders (m/f/d).
In line with Austrian law, a salary range is shown for each role (the lower figure is the legal minimum); the actual offer depends on your qualifications and experience.
Application process
- 1Apply
- 2Intro call
- 3Meet the team
