Senior Quality Specialist / Senior Quality Specialistess

CLIMEWORKS AG - April 15, 2026

Get to Know Climeworks

Climeworks is a leading provider of high-quality carbon removal solutions, leveraging decades of expertise in Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology. Our holistic approach enables us to tailor carbon removal strategies for companies, providing a range of nature-based and engineered solutions that support their net-zero goals.

As operators of the world's first two DAC plants in Iceland, we are deeply committed to quality carbon removal, backed by over 15 years of pioneering research and development. By advancing the most reliable solutions in the market, we accelerate the global transition to net zero, unlocking economic value for businesses, governments, and society.

We are building a dynamic, purpose-driven global team. We seek disruptive thinkers, passionate achievers, and inspiring leaders who are ready to take on the world's greatest challenge. Will you join us?

Your Mission

Job Description

Quality Ownership & Purpose: You will ensure robust quality control and quality assurance for sorbent materials and related quality control processes in a dynamic scale-up environment. Your focus will be on delivering compliant, inspection-ready outcomes and reliable product decisions within the quality control scope.

Quality Control Execution: You will plan and coordinate QC campaigns for sorbents and related materials, overseeing measurements to meet workload and timelines. Your responsibilities will include reviewing and approving QC data within defined specifications and maintaining inspection-ready documentation and records in SAP QM and linked systems.

Quality Assurance Ownership: You will manage deviations and change controls arising from QC activities, ensuring accurate root-cause analysis with preventive actions. Additionally, you will oversee method validation activities and support audits on QC topics, including supplier-related evidence and follow-ups.

QC Process Improvement & Risk Management: You will identify bottlenecks across QC processes and documentation, and apply risk-based thinking to propose and implement lean improvements that reduce rework, cycle time, and compliance risk. Your role will also involve contributing to the implementation and maintenance of LIMS and SAP QM.

Interfaces & Collaboration: You will act as the QC technical interface to suppliers and manufacturers, supporting Procurement with commercial and contractual topics, while aligning timelines and QC deliverables with plant requirements.

Decision Rights: You will decide on QC record content quality and investigation strategies to ensure compliance with standard operating procedures (SOPs) and QC standards, as well as recommend corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) and risk mitigations to approvers.

Your Story

Requirements

  • Educational Background: A degree in Chemistry or Analytical Chemistry is required; an advanced degree is a plus. Strong applied laboratory experience is essential.
  • Industry Experience: A minimum of five years of industrial experience in a relevant field, such as specialty chemicals, polymers, resins, or advanced materials manufacturing, with a proven track record in quality control and quality assurance.
  • Analytical Expertise: Proficiency in material characterization and release testing methods, including GC, IC, HPLC, FTIR, TGA, BET surface area analysis, moisture and elemental analysis, and particle size methods.
  • Method Validation and Data Integrity: Deep expertise in method validation, including designing protocols and ensuring data integrity across the full data life cycle.
  • Quality Systems and Documentation: Proven expertise in building and maintaining inspection-ready documentation and working within ISO-based quality frameworks.
  • Supplier and Manufacturer Audits: Experience in planning and conducting supplier and manufacturer audits, assessing quality systems, and driving effective corrective actions.
  • Digital Tools and Collaboration: Proficient in LIMS and SAP QM for sample management and results workflows, and experienced in collaborating with cross-functional teams.
  • Communication: Excellent communication skills in English.

What We Offer

  • Time Off: Enjoy 25 paid vacation days annually, plus public holidays.
  • Flexibility: Hybrid work setup with up to 4 weeks of remote work annually within any EU country.
  • Ownership: Competitive base pay paired with an equity package – your contributions matter.
  • Family Support: Inclusive parental leave policies.
  • Continuous Learning: Dedicated budget for your professional growth.
  • Referral Rewards: Earn bonuses for referring successful candidates to our team.

Salary: Salary ranges are determined by the job level and the location-specific market median. Individual compensation will be based on your skills, experience, and the value you bring to our team.

Formalities

This position is based in Opfikon, Zurich, with a requirement to work onsite at least three days per week. The percentage in the job title indicates flexibility, allowing you to choose between full-time or part-time arrangements.

Apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.

Location : Glattpark (Opfikon)
Country : Switzerland

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