Senior R&D Chemist - Sorbent Innovation Lead (80-100%)

Climeworks; Opfikon; Vor Ort; CHF 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Climeworks in Opfikon, Switzerland, advances sorbent development to improve future materials for carbon capture. You will work on performance indicators such as capacity, kinetics, lifetime, cost and emissions, while staying current with emerging sorbent technologies in literature, patents and industry networks.

The role encompasses screening, testing campaigns, data management, lab operation and safety, and IP protection, with a strong emphasis on safe, compliant laboratory practice within a

Aufgaben

• Sorbent development based on KPIs: capacity, kinetics, lifetime, cost, and emissions.
• Material screening & characterization using advanced analytical tools for rapid feasibility assessments.
• Next-generation sorbent identification meeting minimal entry criteria.
• Testing campaigns to assess sorbent potential and maintenance of a sorbent database.
• Lab operation and safety: proper operation, safety-first culture, and documentation of experiments.
• Confidentiality and IP management: NDAs and informing patent stakeholders about new ideas.
• Health, Safety & Environment: follow safety rules and participate in trainings.

Jobbeschreibung

• Sorbent Development: You develop future sorbent technologies based on key performance indicators (capacity, kinetics, lifetime, cost and emissions), while staying up to date with emerging sorbent technologies through literature, patents and industry networks.
• Material Screening & Characterization: You apply advanced analytical tools for rapid technical feasibility assessments and develop structured evaluation frameworks to identify promising sorbent materials in an early stage of development.
• Next-Generation Sorbent Identification: You identify, evaluate and prioritize next generation of sorbents available in the market that meet minimal entry criteria.
• Testing & Data Management: You run testing campaigns to assess sorbent potential for Climeworks’ technology and support the build‑up and maintenance of a sorbent database to identify promising candidates.
• Lab Operation & Safety: You ensure proper operation and maintenance of laboratory infrastructure, implement a safety‑first culture and accurately document all experimental work.
• Confidentiality & IP Management: You protect confidential concepts, arrange NDAs when needed, and ensure patent stakeholders are informed about new ideas and designs.
• Health, Safety & Environment: You follow Climeworks safety rules, communicate potential risks and participate in safety exercises and trainings.