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About us

Chemovator is the business incubator of BASF and supports venture teams to turn great business proposals into scalable and investable business opportunities.

 

Since 2018 we leverage the unique connection to BASF knowledge and domain expertise, ambitious founders, industry partners, universities, investors, and the entrepreneurship ecosystem to create deep tech opportunities that truly matter for our industry.

 

If you want to learn more about Chemovator, check out our Homepage!

Chemovator - Who we are

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Meet the Core Team

>40
Employees

>40%
Women

>12
Nationalities

6
Current Venture Teams

20+
Entrepreneurial Workshops

9
Successful Venture Teams

Life@CHEM

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Cheers to six years! 🥂🎉

Chemovator celebrates its sixth anniversary this May 2024!

 

Reflecting on the past years, we are amazed by everything that has happened. From meeting many new and amazing people throughout the years to expanding our portfolio with exciting Venture Teams. Additionally, we have had the pleasure of hosting numerous unforgettable events.

 

Thank you to everyone who has been a part of our journey so far. We couldn't have reached this milestone without your support and dedication. Here's to another incredible year of Chemovator! 💛

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Chemovator as one of "Europe’s Leading Start-Up Hubs 2024" 🏆

In their newly published ranking, Financial Times, Sifted and Statista identified the best companies for accelerator and incubator programs in Europe based on alumni evaluations and extensive research.

 

Out of the hundreds of startup hubs evaluated, we are honored to be among the top 125 contenders! 🥳

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Goodbye Tobi and Welcome Teresa! 👋

Time flies and after almost 4 incredible years, it's time to say Goodbye to our Head of Human Resources Tobias Seeger. 💛

 

But as one chapter ends, another one begins. Therefore, we are thrilled to announce that our former working student, Teresa Stutzinger, will be joining us as a full-time HR Manager starting tomorrow. From now on, Viola Isele and her will be the new (yet familiar) contact persons for any HR related matters. 🤝

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How exactly do you pronounce "Chemovator"? 🤔 

Let's start 2024 right and clear up one of the most frequent questions from our partners, investors or applicants. 💡 

We asked a few of our Chemovator team members and recorded their answers for you. Take a look ⬇

Starting @Chemovator, I not only received a very warm welcome by my colleagues, but also a clear set of tasks to start with. Starting from  day one, you are empowered to take action in your field of work and think beyond the existing. I really appreciate the honest and direct way of communication. 

Ricarda Schulte

  Senior Associate Venture Portfolio Management

Chemovator offers the best possible support for employees at it’s ventures, with colleagues that are both kind and very experienced. My work is focused - I can build innovative products rapidly, with excellent guidance along the journey of our venture.”

Robert Hughes

Senior Project Manager

Joining the Chemovator team was an ideal start into my professional career. This is not only due to the familiar atmosphere among colleagues and a high degree of flexibility, but also because I have the freedom to work independently and take on responsibility from the very beginning, which has allowed me to further evolve both professionally and personally.

Julia Jakob

Junior Marketing & Communication Manager

From the initial interview through my first day at Chemovator, I experienced a remarkable level of transparency regarding the role's expected outcomes. The team continuously empowers me to surpass these objectives, fostering a collaborative environment where we all work harmoniously towards a shared vision. The absence of a rigid hierarchy coupled with clear expectations truly enhances the feeling of collective dedication towards a common goal.

Harshavardhan

Senior Account Manager

What I like about my work at Chemovator is the great cooperation within the team. You're on the same wavelength and move things forward together. In addition, you come into contact with many interesting people from the start-up scene and get to know a lot, both personally and professionally.

Nathalie Amend

Management Assistant

At the beginning of my journey at Chemovator, I was impressed by the invaluable support and knowledge offered to both my venture team and me. Chemovator not only facilitated our immediate engagement in business development, but also stood by us as a loyal ally, allowing us to develop our skills and responsibilities in parallel with the growth of our company.

Lukas Deuscher

Co-Founder

Benefits

Vacation

With Chemovator you will have 30 vacation days. In addition, you will get time off on 24.12 and 31.12 if these days fall on a weekday.

Remote Work

Depending on team and position this varies, but Chemovator supports full remote work - as long as you are registered in Germany. You are free to work 70 weekdays per calendar year outside of Germany, but within the EU. 

Flex-Work

Your working hours are as flexible as your work location.  As long as you coordinate with your team and do your work conscientiously, you can arrange your own working hours. There are no core working hours.

Events

We love networking and support the exchange across teams. Therefore we try to organize as many get togethers as possible. We offer events like Insight Talks, Open Mics or digital come togethers. 

Deutschland Ticket

As a Job Ticket, Chemovator sponsors 50% of the "Deutschland-Ticket" with which you can use any cooperating public transportation within Germany. No matter when and where. 

Company Doctor

With your Chemovator contract you are also a employee of BASF, which allows us to access services such as the in-house company doctor. 

Accomodation Support

If you choose to move to Mannheim for your job with us - we support you with some temporary housing to make your house hunting easier. 

Access to BASF Grounds

As a Chemovator employee, you can get a BASF company badge and use it to visit the BASF grounds in Ludwigshafen. Especially the cafeteria there is supposed to be not too bad ;)

Well Structured and informative
The questions were relevant to the position and gave me a great view on the tasks and job. Very respectful interview and I felt very comfortable.
Applicant feedback from August 28, 2024
Weiter So.
Das Erstgespräch war sehr umfassend, informativ und hilreich in Bezug auf die Stelle selbst als auch das Arbeitsumfeld. Klasse!
Applicant feedback from July 25, 2024
good
Friendly atmosphere during the interview. and thank you for the opportunity.
Applicant feedback from June 26, 2024
Sehr angenehmes, wertschätzendes Gespräch
-sehr sympathische Gesprächspartner -offene Gesprächsatmosphäre
Applicant feedback from June 24, 2024
Absolutely perfect
The interview team was very relaxed, polite and way easy to talk with. They are all extremely passionate about what they do and make you really want to be a part of something great. I know these guys are new at interviewing, but they did a great job as far as I am concerned. Though I controlled most of the interview, they managed to keep it mildly structured and on track. I loved these guys and cant wait to work with them, which is the way everyone should feel after an interview. I felt they brought great credit upon BASF Chemovator, Zepta and themselves.
Applicant feedback from April 26, 2024
Technical interview
The interview was technical, not a problem for me, in an there way no information on the company, better to check the web site before.. On the whole was good. Perhaps at the beginning the interviewer should mentioned the sequence ex: 1. introduction 2. Interviewee abilities exposures 3. Wrap up
Applicant feedback from February 3, 2024
Bewerbungsklima
Alles gut
Applicant feedback from November 20, 2023
Smooth Process
It was a smooth process and I enjoyed in the interview call
Applicant feedback from October 25, 2023
Samples from 23 reviews

Our perfect match

We are always looking for motivated movers and shakers who want to join Chemovator or one of our Venture Teams.

Do you think you're not just brave, but also passionate about our joint vision?

Are you eager to contribute with all your expertise and knowledge?

Together we can shape the future of chemistry and turn great ideas into businesses. 

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Our application process

You are interested in working with us? We are looking forward to your application! To know what to expect, here is an overview of our application process:

Online application

After you submitted your application, you will get a confirmation per e-mail, that we received your application. Now your application is being viewed and a preselection is made.

First Feedback

Within two weeks we will give you feedback if an interview will take place.

Interview

It depends on the position, how many interviews there will be. For a student position it is usually 1-2, for a senior-level position 2-3 or more since more people are involved in the hiring process. Regardless of the position, the first interview is always by telephone or video call.

Welcome to the team

After positive feedback in the final round, we will start the administrative onboarding process and send you the contract!

Open questions?

Below you can find answers to frequently asked questions. If you can't find what you're looking for, don't hesitate to get in contact with us!

Can I submit a speculative application?

If you checked all our open positions and there is nothing suitable for you, you can always send us a speculative application. You can get in contact with us above via the button "Talentpool" or contact us via E-Mail, which you can find below under "Contact".

Why are many positions on a temporary basis?

Most of the positions are on a temporary basis because our Venture Teams are temporarily in our Chemovator program. When the Venture Teams successfully spin off after their time here, they will be a separate, independent company and therefore there will be new contracts from the new company of the Venture Team.

Are there application deadlines?

There are no application deadlines, most of the times we are looking for someone to start as soon as possible, if not stated otherwise in the job description. As long as the position is online, the position is not filled yet.

How long before my desired start date should I apply?

Usually our positions need to be filled as soon as possible, so there is no need to apply long time before you want to start. We would suggest to apply 1-3 months before your desired start date.

What documents do I need to submit with my application?

It is mandatory to upload your CV. If you want to, you can upload a cover letter, but this is no must. If you have employment references and certificates from university or from your apprenticeship, you are welcome to attach them too.

What is the difference between Core Team and Venture Team?

Venture Teams are teams build around business ideas Chemovator invests in. Venture Team members are working on one specific idea with the goal to build up a successful business case. The Core Team is the base of Chemovator. They support and guide the Venture Teams throughout their journey and represent Chemovator as investor.

Do you offer internships for school pupils?

Unfortunately, we only offer internships for students who are enrolled at a university or who finished their studies and want to do an internship on a trainee level. Desirably, the internships will last 6 months.

How can I best prepare for my interview?

  • There is no special preparation needed since the interview is for getting to know each other in a comfortable atmosphere. Here you can ask all the questions, that are on your mind.
  • In a later interview (2nd or 3rd round), a case study or something similar is possible, but we will let you know in time, if this is the case and how to prepare for this.

Is remote work possible?

Yes, this is definitely possible, the only prerequisite is, that you are based in Germany. Depending on the position and Team, your presence in the office is required from time to time.

Can I organize my working hours flexibly?

You can arrange (with consultation of your teamlead) your working hours according to your preferences.

The website of Chemovator is in English, does this mean, you only operate in English in your daily business?

Our main communicating language is English since we have a lot of nationalities here at Chemovator. Depending on the Team your working language will be English or German within your smaller team. But the communication within the whole Chemovator is always in English.

Contact

Viola Isele

HR Managerin

Teresa Stutzinger

HR Managerin