Senior Synthetic Chemist – Sorbent Innovation Lead (80–100%)
Climeworks · Opfikon, Zurich, Zürich, Switzerland
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- Company
- Climeworks
- Location
- Opfikon, Zurich, Zürich, Switzerland
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Posted
- June 24, 2026
About this job
In this role, you will apply deep synthetic chemistry expertise to design, synthesize and evaluate next-generation sorbent materials for Direct Air Capture. You will take scientific ownership of early-stage material innovation, connect synthesis decisions with performance data and help identify the most promising sorbent concepts for further development. You will play a central role in coordinating across stakeholders to ensure alignment of research priorities, technical development and broader organization goals. The role is ideal for a hands-on chemist who enjoys driving technical work independently while collaborating closely with experts across characterization, engineering, scale-up, legal, and external innovation. This role is a strong fit if you: You are a hands-on synthetic chemist…
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