Be Part of Innovation at Evonik

We see potential in innovation. By creating innovative products, we can make a difference.

Evonik wants to find solutions to real world problems with innovative ideas, teamwork and practical solutions to make the world at Evonik a better place.

Latest Openings in Innovation

The Evonik Innovation Factory

The Innovation Factory is an integral part of Evonik's global research strategy. It strengthens the company's global presence in leading innovation ecosystems – from Boston (USA) with the Cambridge Innovation Satellite for Life Sciences, to Singapore with biotech process solutions, and Shanghai (China) with membrane activities. Together, these sites provide access to new technologies, talent, and partnerships in relevant markets and ecosystems.

In terms of content, the Innovation Factory focuses on areas where Evonik already has established strengths and where customers urgently need new solutions. One example is rhamnolipids: these highly effective yet exceptionally environmentally friendly biosurfactants are already used in cosmetic and cleaning products and offer many additional applications. Evonik is now consistently pursuing this path: with a new portfolio of biopolymers that can replace fossil raw materials, and the development of anion exchange membranes (AEM), which are expected to play a key role in the green hydrogen economy in the future.

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The Innovation Factory operates according to a clear principle: 'Building what's next.' To achieve this, Evonik will integrate its own expertise even more closely with external impulses from academia, startup ecosystems, and industry partners. This results in technically and commercially more resilient solutions that deliver immediate industrial value and meet real market demands.

Axel Kobus

Head of the Evonik Innovation Factory

Meet Innovators at Evonik

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March 26, 2026

Christian unites science and emotions

Christian is a skin-care expert driven by a passion for science and innovation. He develops solutions that deliver real impact and enhance people's everyday lives.

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March 11, 2026

Veronika and the Biology of Healthy Skin

Veronika turns complex science into impact. Ceramides are her focus — small but essential for healthy skin. Innovation? It requires collaboration and a strong customer focus.

February 19, 2026

Muntaqim's insight into lipid nanoparticle research

Muntaqim reveals how exciting work with lipd nanoparticles can be. During his internship at Evonik, he develops new testing methods and gains first-hand insights into industrial research.

February 10, 2026

Cosmetic expertise that builds strong trust!

Senem and Maximilian demonstrate how expertise across different areas of the cosmetics industry creates real added value - for clients, consumers, and partners alike.

January 07, 2026

Elodie: Expertise in sustainable cosmetics

Elodie is an expert with 20 years of experience in the cosmetics industry. Bringing together the diverse skills and expertise of the global team enriches her work at the Evonik Skin Institute.

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September 17, 2025

Emma is an expert in sunscreen

Emma, our Technical Manager in Shanghai, has been working on sun protection for ten years, improving products for skincare and natural beauty.

Innovation at Evonik: Chemistry in water

Evonik wants to find solutions to real world problems with innovative ideas, teamwork and practical solutions to make the world at Evonik a better place. The production and supply of lipids for the production of mRNA vaccines is part of this. Learn more about innovation and working at Evonik in our #WhyWeDoIt video. In our campaign #WhyWeDoIt, employees tell us what they appreciate about their work and why they do what they do every day.

Our Initiatives

Ideation Jam

Evonik uses the global ideation jam format to pool the knowledge of employees from all over the world, to generate creative ideas, to assess the potential of these ideas, and ultimately, to develop a business model from them. The process starts online. The participants are then taught important skills on presenting and implementing their ideas in a boot camp, and the best idea is rewarded with the Evonik Entrepreneurship Award.

Entrepreneurship

Evonik has a culture of innovation. Every year, Evonik looks for an entrepreneur among its employees. The aim is for employees to hone their visionary thinking and develop their ideas for new projects.

School of Marketing

The Evonik School of Marketing, organized by Marketing & Sales Excellence, offers training courses tailored to Evonik requirements for all marketing employees of Evonik worldwide. The setup of the three levels—Fundamentals, Advanced, and Mastery—provides Evonik marketers and related functions with customized training plans depending on their individual backgrounds and levels of experience.

Be Part of Innovation

We see potential in innovation. By creating innovative products, we can make a difference.

Latest Openings in Innovation

Laboratory Technician II

Technology Manager

Chemist

Quality Assurance Analyst

Senior Chemist (Trexlertown,PA)

Laborant Productie

Lab Tech II

Laboratory Technician

Chemical Laboratory Assistant Analytics(Technician I)

Technical Service Manager (Comfort & Insulation)