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LCA Specialist - Product Design

Remote:

Full Remote

Contract:

Full time

Work from:

Germany

Offer summary

Qualifications:

Master’s degree in Environmental Science or related field, Deep understanding of LCA methodologies and tools, Familiarity with environmental regulations like EPD and ESPR, Experience in chemical or process industries preferred.

Key responsabilities:

Act as subject matter expert on lifecycle assessments
Translate LCA concepts into software requirements

AllocNow GmbH Startup https://www.allocnow.com/

11 - 50 Employees

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Job description

Your mission

As an LCA Specialist in our product design team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the functionality and requirements of our sustainability software. Leveraging your expertise in lifecycle assessment and regulatory frameworks like EPD and ESPR, you will bridge the gap between technical LCA concepts and actionable software specifications. Your work will ensure that our platform meets the needs of industry professionals while maintaining compliance with relevant standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Act as the subject matter expert on lifecycle assessments, environmental regulations (e.g., EPD, ESPR), and industry standards.
Translate LCA methodologies and regulatory provisions into detailed software requirements and specifications.
Develop clear and concise functional specifications that align with LCA workflows, calculation rules, and data processes.
Collaborate with product managers, consultants, and developers to ensure accurate and effective implementation of LCA-related features, including tools and guidance for customer-specific software implementation projects.Â
Analyze user needs and industry trends to define product requirements.
Work closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, product managers, and LCA experts, to refine product concepts and priorities.
Act as a liaison between technical and non-technical stakeholders to ensure mutual understanding.
Stay informed about advancements in LCA tools, datasets, and digital solutions to enhance the platform.
Support the development team by reviewing and validating features against specifications.

Your profile

Excellent Masterâs degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field.
Deep understanding of lifecycle assessment (LCA) methodologies, tools, and data sources.
Familiarity with environmental regulations such as Environmental Product Declarations (EPD) and the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR).
Experience in the chemical or process industries is highly desirable.
Basic understanding of software development principles and processes to facilitate collaboration with developers.
Familiarity with data management and visualization techniques.
Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to diverse audiences.
A proactive, collaborative mindset with a passion for sustainability.

Why us?

Benefits

Almost unlimited growth opportunities
Exposure to renowned clients and relevant business problems
Competitive compensation and benefits package

Work mode
To enable our remote work mode, we work with:

MS Teams for synchronous communication
GitLab for project management
Daily project standup meetings, bi-weekly company meetings
2-4 face-to-face meetings of our team per year

Equal Opportunities for Everyone
We are open to all groups of people without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristics

Our Mission
There is no planet B. Humans must reduce greenhouse gas emissions. We take action together with our clients in the chemical sector which by itself contributes up to 40% of global industrial GHG emissions. Join us on our mission to lead the way to a zero-carbon economy and boost innovation to make chemical companies climate neutral.

Our solution is

Industry-specific: Handling the complexity of chemical value chains is our daily business
Business-focused: We make sustainability data available to a broad range of users and empower them to take action
Data-driven: We offer a fast and cost-effective calculation of sustainability metrics

Are you keen on joining our team, building a great product, and growing with us? Get in touch!

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About us

AllocNow is a pioneering cleantech company, focusing on the chemical and process industry. Our mission is to facilitate the sustainability transformation by providing a platform that enables effective management of the environmental impact of products at scale. The Product Sustainability Platform automates lifecycle assessments with unprecedented levels of consistency, efficiency, and reliability, supporting companies on their journey towards net zero and circularity.