Chemical Regulatory Compliance Specialist (m/f/x) | Battery Recycling

Welcome to tozero, Europe's leading deep-tech startup specializing in the recycling of lithium-ion batteries. Committed to accelerating decarbonization and transforming the material life-cycle, we’re actively crafting sustainable recycling solutions for a cleaner and more innovative future. ♻️

Join our talented team at the forefront of groundbreaking developments in battery recycling. Your job is to make sure everything runs smoothly and in line with regulations. This role requires a strong understanding of regulatory requirements, quality standards, and process management, along with a passion for sustainability and environmental protection.

Please be aware that tozero does not offer any remote (zero remote) - we believe in building a strong culture at this stage of the company, especially with engineers having to work on-site in the plant and lab.

⚙️ Role & Responsibilities

In this role, you operate as the interface between procurement, logistics, and engineering:

• Develop and implement quality assurance policies, procedures, and standards for consistency and compliance throughout the organization.
• Ensure that the organization complies with relevant regulations and certifications, such as the ISO-certification, REACH or waste licence.
• Maintain accurate records of quality tests, inspections, and corrective actions. Prepare reports and presentations to communicate performance metrics and trends to management and stakeholders.
• Plan and supervise internal and external audits, e.g. from suppliers, certifications or clients.
• Provide training and support to employees on quality standards, safety procedures, and best practices. Foster a culture of safety awareness and continuous improvement throughout the organization.
• You are open to acquiring further qualifications that are beneficial both for you and the company.

🪄 Your qualification

• Qualification: Master's degree in Environmental Science and any related Engineering or other field
• Experience: 1-3 years of experience in a quality management, compliance, or occupational health and safety role, preferably in the recycling or environmental industry.
• Know-How: Strong understanding of regulatory requirements & compliance standards, as well as experience with conducting audits, inspections, and risk assessments.
• People Skills: Excellent communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to motivate and align teams towards common goals, dealing with change and adversity.
• Entrepreneurial Spirit: Ability to handle the flexibility and fast changes of a startup environment.
• Passion: A strong passion for sustainability and driving positive environmental impact through innovation.
• Languages: Native in German and fluency in English are required.
• Plus Points: Holding relevant certifications like Certified Safety Professional (CSP), "Abfallbeauftragter" or similar are a plus.

At tozero, we believe in providing a supportive and enriching work environment to help our team achieve top performance 🌟

• Dynamic Startup Environment: Thrive in a highly dynamic startup culture, collaborating with experts in the field and contributing to innovative projects that shape the future.
• Become a Shareholder of the Company: Your remuneration includes a VSOP package that makes the company's success your own.
• Maintain your Balance: Enjoy access to gyms, yoga sessions, and other sports and wellness activities with our free WellPass subscription.
• Strive for Growth: Benefit from our learning & development budget in the amount of 600€ per year to expand your individual skillset.
• Jobticket: Conveniently commute to work and all around Germany with our fully subsidized Deutschlandticket.
• Free Snacks and Drinks in the Office: Stay energized throughout the day with a variety of snacks and beverages.

How to apply

1. Just send us your portfolio (CV is enough). If your profile matches our expectations we will get back to you with an invitation for a get-to-know call.
2. In the second round, you will have a more tech-focused conversation of 45 minutes with our CTO Ksenija.
3. Lastly, you will also get to know our CEO Sarah to learn more about the business side of tozero and we will evaluate your fit to our company culture (culture, values, working style, etc..).
4. If both parties are happy, you can start asap!

We are looking forward to your application!