- Sample Analysis: Perform measurements using analytical equipment such as TGA, water vapor sorption, porosimetry (BET, Hg intrusion), elemental analysis, titrators, and moisture analyzers.
- Calibration & Validation: Calibrate instruments and conduct validations according to recommended schedules.
- Method Development: Assist in developing and optimizing analytical methods on various devices.
- Equipment Maintenance: Troubleshoot issues and perform routine maintenance on analytical equipment.
- Laboratory Organization: Maintain a clean workspace and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in the lab.
- Documentation & Compliance: Prepare and maintain SOPs, shutdown procedures, error logs, and other required documentation.
- Lab Relocation Support: Assist in organizing a laboratory move, including creating checklists, inventories, and documentation.
- Instrumentation Setup: Support the setup, installation, and modification of analytical devices and equipment.
- Educational Background: Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in chemistry; materials science or carbon capture focus preferred.
- Technical Familiarity: Exposure to analytical techniques such as those listed (e.g., TGA, sorption, porosimetry) is an advantage.
- Work Style: Organized, detail-oriented, and proactive with a strong “go-getter” mindset.
- Health & Safety: Adheres to all Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) requirements.
- Language Skills: Fluency in English required.
- Additional Skills: Experience with coding or script writing considered a plus.
Our promise: At Climeworks, you are accepted for who you are, and we are committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply – regardless of background, identity, or experience. Studies show that women and individuals from minority backgrounds often only apply for jobs when they meet 100% of the listed criteria. If this sounds like you, don’t hold back. If you think you’d make a great fit for this role, we’d love to hear from you, even if you don’t check every single box. Let’s tackle one of humankind’s greatest challenges together.
What we offer:
At Climeworks, our six-month internships offer a hybrid work setup, giving you flexibility while ensuring valuable collaboration by working onsite at least three days per week. To maintain fairness, we follow a standardized salary process based on market benchmarks. For our internships based in Switzerland, the compensation is:
- During BSc & MSc: CHF 2,000 per month
- After completion of MSc: CHF 2,500 per month
Note: We do not accept candidate profiles through recruitment agencies.