- Location
- Austria
- Workplace
- Onsite
- Department
- No experience required / Student
- Source
- JOIN
Description
**Do you want to gain hands-on experience shaping the future of low-carbon construction?**
At sequestra, we develop **cutting-edge technology** to permanently store CO₂ in industrial mineral residues and turn them into high-value, climate-friendly building materials. Our solutions sit at the core of a sector with the potential to **reduce global emissions by 4 gigatons.**
We are building the global leader in carbonation intelligence - and we're looking for a **Working Student (all genders)** to support our technical team with a wide range of hands-on tasks, from lab work to general technical support. This role is **open to students from any technical field of study (Materials Science, Chemistry, Civil, Mechanical, or Process Engineering, or similar).**
We're headquartered in Vienna with two additional technical sites in Vienna and Upper Austria. Join an ambitious team and get real, practical exposure to a fast-moving climate-tech startup!
## Tasks
- Assist with day-to-day lab processes, including sample preparation, testing, and documentation.
- Support general technical tasks - from setting up inventory and equipment to organizing lab and storage spaces.
- Help maintain lab infrastructure, tools, and materials.
- Support process and material development activities as needed.
- Assist with general technical troubleshooting and hands-on problem-solving across projects.
- Contribute to a safe, organized, and efficient working environment.
## Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a technical degree program (e.g. Materials Science, Chemistry, Civil, Mechanical, or Process Engineering, or a related field) - all technical study fields welcome.
- Hands-on, practical mindset with a willingness to tackle a variety of tasks, big and small.
- No prior professional experience required - motivation and reliability matter most.
- Comfortable with physical, hands-on work (e.g. assembling shelving, lab setup).
- Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
- Passion for climate solutions - and ideally a healthy sense of humour. ;)
## Benefits
- Gain practical, hands-on experience at a mission-driven climate-tech company at the forefront of CO₂ mineralization.
- Get real responsibility and exposure to both lab and technical operations from day one.
- Work closely with a highly motivated team in a dynamic startup environment.
- Flexible part-time hours, to be arranged around your studies (exact weekly hours to be discussed).
- Work environment split between the head office Vienna and our two technical sites in Vienna and Upper Austria.
Compensation is based on the applicable collective agreement with a minimum gross salary of €2.400 per month on a full-time basis (adjusted according to actual working hours), with the possibility of overpayment depending on qualifications and experience.
We are looking forward to your application!