Administrative Assistant
ReSource Chemical
Administration, Education
Oakland, CA, USA
Posted on May 30, 2025
Company Overview
Plastics have become indispensable for nearly every major industry, but conventional plastics impose an unsustainable burden on the environment. ReSource’s proprietary technology will produce the first bioplastic that is made from truly sustainable feedstocks and outperforms incumbent materials without the environmental burden or health risks. We are commercializing an industrially scalable process for producing FDCA, which is a naturally occurring chemical that serves as a replacement for the petrochemical monomer PTA used to make polyesters such as PET. Polyesters made using FDCA have superior gas barrier, thermal, and mechanical properties compared to petrochemical incumbents, which translates into better performance with less material, including increased shelf life for perishable goods. Beyond polyesters, FDCA is a platform molecule that can be used to make a wide range of other polymer and specialty chemicals. Past efforts to commercialize such products have been hampered by the high complexity and cost of the manufacturing pathways chosen to make FDCA, all of which use edible sugars as raw materials. In contrast, ReSource produces FDCA from CO2 and inedible biomass and removes two thirds of the conventional process steps, resulting in dramatically reduced production cost that enable rapid scale-up and high-volume applications. Bioplastics made using ReSource FDCA have the potential to eliminate >250 Mton/yr GHG emissions.
The company is located in Oakland, CA and was founded on technology developed at Stanford University. Backed by leading investors including Khosla Ventures, Fathom Fund, Chevron Technology Ventures, and Mitsubishi Gas Chemical, we are currently preparing to commence pilot and demo-scale production.
Position Overview
We are looking for an experienced administrative assistant to provide support across our Business, R&D, and Operations functionalities. This individual will assist in day-to-day activities including office management, scheduling, bookkeeping, and facilitating communications both within the organization and with external stakeholders. The position offers an opportunity to provide critical organizational support to aid commercialization of a disruptive chemical manufacturing technology.
Qualifications And Skills
Plastics have become indispensable for nearly every major industry, but conventional plastics impose an unsustainable burden on the environment. ReSource’s proprietary technology will produce the first bioplastic that is made from truly sustainable feedstocks and outperforms incumbent materials without the environmental burden or health risks. We are commercializing an industrially scalable process for producing FDCA, which is a naturally occurring chemical that serves as a replacement for the petrochemical monomer PTA used to make polyesters such as PET. Polyesters made using FDCA have superior gas barrier, thermal, and mechanical properties compared to petrochemical incumbents, which translates into better performance with less material, including increased shelf life for perishable goods. Beyond polyesters, FDCA is a platform molecule that can be used to make a wide range of other polymer and specialty chemicals. Past efforts to commercialize such products have been hampered by the high complexity and cost of the manufacturing pathways chosen to make FDCA, all of which use edible sugars as raw materials. In contrast, ReSource produces FDCA from CO2 and inedible biomass and removes two thirds of the conventional process steps, resulting in dramatically reduced production cost that enable rapid scale-up and high-volume applications. Bioplastics made using ReSource FDCA have the potential to eliminate >250 Mton/yr GHG emissions.
The company is located in Oakland, CA and was founded on technology developed at Stanford University. Backed by leading investors including Khosla Ventures, Fathom Fund, Chevron Technology Ventures, and Mitsubishi Gas Chemical, we are currently preparing to commence pilot and demo-scale production.
Position Overview
We are looking for an experienced administrative assistant to provide support across our Business, R&D, and Operations functionalities. This individual will assist in day-to-day activities including office management, scheduling, bookkeeping, and facilitating communications both within the organization and with external stakeholders. The position offers an opportunity to provide critical organizational support to aid commercialization of a disruptive chemical manufacturing technology.
Qualifications And Skills
- 2+ years of relevant experience, OR a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Communications, or a related field
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Effective and professional communication, both written and verbal
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite and other relevant software
- Attention to detail and commitment to high quality in all tasks
- Experience with basic accounting/bookkeeping will be highly preferred