Our community, culture and values
are driven by our

Mission & Vision

Our Mission

To catalyze a real-zero economy with drop-in bio-based solutions.

Our Vision

To live in a world in which the goods we depend on everyday are biomanufactured from 100% renewable materials and designed for a sustainable economy – without compromise.

A Message from co-founder and CEO Harshal Chokhawala

"We are blazing a new path forward for how products we use everyday - from the items we touch, feel, and wear - are sourced, manufactured, consumed, and disposed of."

Our Values

  • LEAD WITH COMPASSION

    We are empathetic operators who are respectful of individuals and the environment around us.

  • ASPIRE COLLECTIVELY

    We recognize that meaningful change is only possible when we take a collaborative approach.

  • INNOVATE WITH IMPACT

    We are planting the seeds of tomorrow’s innovation to benefit our stakeholders and inspire the globe.

  • SCALE SUSTAINABLY

    We seek sustained growth in a thoughtful, repeatable, and productive way.

  • EVOLVE CONTINUOUSLY

    We apply creativity and our fast, flexible approach when tackling the world’s most audacious problems.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion at work

We encourage you to be your authentic self at work – empowered to express your thoughts, challenge conventions, and continually learn and evolve.

ZymoChem is focused on creating a community centered around trust, belonging, and respect, which guides our team to build more unbiased practices and inclusive decision making.

By committing to diversity amongst our team, we increase our collective impact for dynamic creativity, inclusive innovation, and powerful partnership.

ZymoChem is a Public Benefit Corporation

Learn how our technology creates value with benefits that go beyond profits

Find the Role that’s Right for You

At ZymoChem, we believe that real innovation stems from a wide range of skilled individuals. Explore our available positions or join our talent community to be considered for future roles.

Our Community in Action

Founded in 2015, ZymoChem is proudly based in San Leandro, California and in 2022 opened a satellite office on the east coast in Burlington, Vermont.