Overview Get to know Climeworks
Climeworks is a leading high-quality carbon removal provider, combining decades of expertise in Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology with a holistic approach to carbon removal solutions. Climeworks advises companies on their carbon removal strategies and provides tailored portfolios of nature-based and engineered approaches, offering end-to-end services to help achieve net-zero goals. The company runs the world's first two DAC plants in Iceland, demonstrating its core commitment to high-quality carbon removal that is backed by over 15 years of pioneering research, development, and deployment. By advancing the most reliable solutions in the market, Climeworks accelerates the global transition to net zero, unlocking economic value for businesses, governments, and society. We foster a dynamic environment and are building a global purpose driven team. We are looking for disruptive thinkers, passionate achievers and inspiring leaders that are ready to take on the world’s greatest challenge.
Will you join us?
Job description Sorbent Characterization: Conduct testing to evaluate and characterize sorbent materials.
Technical Troubleshooting: Perform tests to support troubleshooting requests from operational plants.
Material Processing: Assist with drying, milling, and other processing activities for sorbent materials.
Documentation & Standards: Contribute to the preparation of technical specifications and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Laboratory Operations: Support lab activities, including purchase orders, transport logistics, and coordination with storage providers.
Collaboration & Communication: Work effectively with internal and external stakeholders, demonstrating strong communication skills and a proactive team spirit.
Health & Safety: Promote and implement a safety-first culture, ensuring compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements.
Your Story Job requirements Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in a scientific field, preferably analytical chemistry, industrial chemistry, material sciences, or similar.
Analytical Expertise: Practical experience with material characterization methods such as gas physisorption, Hg porosimetry, breakthrough analysis, and GC/MS.
Professional Experience: Research laboratory background with ideally 3+ years of industrial experience.
Hands-On Approach: Strong motivation for practical laboratory work and experimentation.
Domain Knowledge: Prior knowledge of carbon capture considered an advantage.
Language Skills: Fluency in English required; German is a plus.
Our promise 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. 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 Time Off: Enjoy 25 paid vacation days every year, plus public holidays.
Flexibility: Work how it suits you best. We offer a hybrid work setup and up to 4 weeks of remote work annually within any EU country.
Ownership: Fair base pay paired with an equity package – because your contributions matter.
Family Support: Inclusive parental leave.
Continuous Learning: Dedicated budget to invest in your professional growth.
Referral Rewards: Help us grow our team and earn bonuses for your successful referrals.
Salary Salary ranges are assigned to a job based on the level of seniority and the location specific market median of similar jobs according to external benchmark surveys. Individual compensation depends on your skills, experience, and the value you bring to the team.
Formalities This position is based in Opfikon, Zurich, and we ask that you work onsite at least three days per week.
The percentage in the job title means flexibility – choose full-time or part-time based on what works for you.
We do not accept candidate profiles through recruitment agencies.
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