Work In Tech

Founded in 2010, TandemLaunch is a unique Canadian start-up foundry and venture capital fund which provides a proven platform for proliferating deep-tech innovations by transforming university research into new venture-backed startups. Over the years, our ecosystem has demonstrated an unprecedented level of success at commercializing novel, academic research from leading universities across the globe.

Our success is a direct result of the founding individuals who are at the heart of each venture, our founders. Their relentless passion for technological innovation, vigor to overcome challenges, and deep collaborative skills are some of the core characteristics that drive their success and career achievements alongside our mission for creating an everlasting positive impact on the world.

We’re looking for deeply-technical and inventive individuals with research experience in polymer materials and polymer chemistry for a new startup.

As the technical leadership of this venture, you will be:

• Kickstarting your entrepreneurial journey by aligning yourself to innovations/patents that have been sourced directly from world-class research institutions.
• Working alongside our core-team, executives, and investors in the company creation and development process.
• Building and leading the technical development team of your venture, towards achieving a minimum viable product in 6-12 months.
• Providing technical leadership and guidance to your team to validate your product's core functions.

What we offer:

• $600-800K in pre-seed funding
• A large founding equity stake in your start-up
• A bi-weekly stipend with group health insurance
• Access to our investor, industry and university networks
• Office space for you and your team within our energetic ecosystem

What we're looking for:

• PhD in Chemistry or Physics specialized in polymer materials chemistry, polymer characterization and polymer synthesis with a strong research/publication history
• Passionate about pushing the boundaries of technology and the proliferation of new innovations.
• Leadership experience demonstrated in or out of the workplace.
• Proactive team player with a strong work ethic.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

TandemLaunch is committed to building a community of excellence, equity, and diversity. We welcome applications from women, underrepresented minorities, persons with disabilities, sexual minority groups, and other candidates who will contribute to the enrichment of ideas and perspectives.