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RennoWaste

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 About RennoWaste
 
 
 
 RennoWaste is a next-generation cleantech company developing integrated biorefinery systems to convert agro-industrial and post-harvest residues into high-value fuels, chemicals, and materials.
 
 
 Located at SRI-TBI, Delhi, RennoWaste focuses on valorizing lignin, cellulose, and hemicellulose streams into commercially viable biofuels, thermoset binders, chelates, and bio-based intermediates through scalable pretreatment and conversion technologies.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Role Overview
 
 
 
 The Chief Scientific Officer (CSO) will lead RennoWaste&rsquo;s R&amp;D and pilot development strategy&mdash;bridging fundamental biomass chemistry with scalable industrial implementation.
 
 
 This position requires a scientist-engineer hybrid mindset capable of translating bench-scale results into process engineering solutions, guiding technology validation, and establishing a high-performance multidisciplinary R&amp;D team.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
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 Lead the scientific direction, R&amp;D programs, and pilot plant development for lignin, cellulose, and hemicellulose valorization.
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 Define, plan, and supervise the design, setup, and commissioning of RennoWaste&rsquo;s pilot biorefinery unit.
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 Develop standardized process protocols for pretreatment, separation, and conversion of biomass components.
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 Oversee analytical and characterization work to ensure quality control and material reproducibility.
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 Co-lead proposal writing and grant acquisition (DST, DBT, BIRAC, MNRE, Innosuisse, etc.) to fund technology scale-up.
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 Evaluate techno-economic feasibility (TEA) and guide the optimization of CapEx and OpEx for pilot and industrial systems.
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 Build and mentor a cross-functional R&amp;D and process team (biotechnology, chemistry, and engineering).
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 Interface with industrial partners, incubation centers, and government agencies to align R&amp;D outcomes with commercialization goals.
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 Ensure safety compliance, environmental standards, and IP strategy development in collaboration with legal and innovation partners.
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 Required Qualifications
 
 
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 Deep understanding of lignocellulosic biomass chemistry, including lignin depolymerization, cellulose hydrolysis, and hemicellulose valorization pathways.
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 Minimum 10 years of industrial or translational research experience in biomass, biofuels, or biochemicals.
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 Demonstrated ability to lead teams in process design, R&amp;D strategy, or technology scale-up.
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 Strong grasp of reactor engineering, process intensification, solvent recovery, and analytical techniques (FTIR, NMR, HPLC, GPC).
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 Preferred Experience
 
 
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 Previous leadership role in biorefinery, ethanol, or CBG project execution (pilot to commercial scale).
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 Experience with plant commissioning, process troubleshooting, and techno-economic validation.
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 Proven track record of grant or project leadership with agencies such as DBT, DST, MNRE, or industry-funded consortia.
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 Publications, patents, or commercialization experience in biomass pretreatment or lignin valorization.
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 Established professional network across academia, PSUs, and industrial biotechnology sectors.
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 What We Offer
 
 
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 Leadership Position: Core leadership role driving RennoWaste&rsquo;s scientific and industrial growth strategy.
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 Autonomy: Freedom to build and direct the scientific, technical, and pilot development teams.
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 Collaborative Ecosystem: Access to top-tier R&amp;D partners, testing facilities, and support at SRI Delhi and other national institutes.
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 Growth Trajectory: Opportunity to evolve into CTO or Director (Technology) as the company progresses to commercial scale.
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 Ideal Candidate Profile
 
 
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 A scientist-engineer leader who can bridge lab innovation with industrial execution.
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 Experienced in biomass process chemistry, analytical validation, and industrial project management.
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 Capable of building teams, partnerships, and processes from the ground up.
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 Committed to long-term scientific and commercial vision (5+ years).
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 Application
 
 
 
 To apply : connect with me on LinkedIn and email your profile and a short note on relevant work and vision to
 
 hr@rennowaste.com.
 
 
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