Welcome to the Post Pollution Future with LanzaTech

A post-pollution world is inevitable, and people will either be part of it, or the planet will go on without us. At LanzaTech, our technology platform is transforming waste carbon into everyday products, to meet the needs of this moment. Our science is state-of-the-art, but the idea is simple. We use nature to heal nature. We capture carbon emissions which are then fed into bioreactors where trillions of carbon-hungry microbes go to work. These tiny dynamos consume the waste gases and produce valuable raw material commodities. Pure enough to be resold, repurposed, and recycled again — from sustainable jet fuel to beverage bottles, to yoga pants.

Founded in New Zealand, we are a global women-led company with an international footprint and a diverse employee population. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion are a key part of our mission and core values which we show through our hiring, our leadership, our efforts to educate internally and willingness to learn.

In addition, we have announced our plan to merge with AMCI Acquisition Corp. II and expect to become a publicly traded company on Nasdaq. Come join the team as we strive to make a Post Pollution Future!

Exciting collaborations with LanzaTech (LT) CarbonSmartTM Products:

• 2022 – H&M announced their collaboration with LT with a clothing line to be launched in 2023
• 2022 – Coty, Inc. – LT recycled carbon ethanol to be used in majority of fragrance portfolio by 2023
• 2022 – DrogerieMark (dm) in Germany, launched a range of packaging for their “Denk Mit” range of dish soap
• 2022 – Danone announced a collaboration to make packaging for the Mizone water line in China
• 2022 – Craghoppers, UK outdoor company, made a fleece from recycled carbon, to be launched in 2023
• 2021 – Collaborations with ZARA, lululemon & L’Oréal using recycled carbon in their apparel & packaging

Notable acknowledgments:

• 2022 – Winner of “Air” Category at the 23rd Annual Energy Globe Awards
• 2022 – Fix Our Climate finalist for Earthshot Prize (only US company to be a finalist)
• 2022 – Jennifer Holmgren, CEO: TiE Sustainability Entrepreneur of the Year
• 2021 – Biofuels Digest #1 Hottest Company in Renewable Fuels, Chemicals & Biomaterials

Interested in learning more? Visit us at www.LanzaTech.com and download/stream our latest CarbonSmartTM Podcast on Apple, Google, Spotify or wherever you receive your podcasts!

This position is open to candidates authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer. LanzaTech is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated, well-organized, Scientist/Analytical Chemist to join the Analytics team centered in Skokie, IL. This position is within our LCMS group which uses HRAM and triple quadrupole mass spectrometers to support both collaborative projects and a new high throughput screening biofoundry. The successful candidate must demonstrate a depth and breadth of knowledge in liquid chromatography, data analysis, and problem solving in applications, hardware, and software related to LCMS. The candidate will support and develop analytics for a wide range of applications relating to metabolomics, fermentation, chemicals, and fuels.

Key duties

• Analyze and interpret complex scientific data sets and clearly communicate results to diverse stakeholders
• Perform maintenance and upkeep of HPLC and LC-MS systems including troubleshooting of instruments, calibrations and tracking of instrument performance
• Drive continuous improvement in methods to improve accuracy, throughput and reduce hands on time, investigate and research new methodologies
• Participate in project meetings and lead the implementation of the required analytical resources for those projects
• Perform literature and hands on research for the development and implementation of new LC-MS techniques and methods
• Work in a collaborative environment with a diverse group of scientists to understand R&D project analytical needs and foster the exchange of knowledge and problem-solving ideas
• Provide training and guidance in the operation, troubleshooting and maintenance of analytical equipment
• Proactively review data to ensure accuracy and identify and resolve issues.

Required Qualifications

• PhD degree, MS degree plus 3, or BS degree plus 5 years of relevant experience, or equivalent experience in chemistry or closely related field
• Minimum of 5 years direct hands-on experience with LC-MS analysis and method development
• Hands on LC-MS experience with small molecules is required
• Able to interface and effectively communicate with co-workers and customers from diverse backgrounds and educational levels
• Capable of independently developing and troubleshooting analytical methods
• Adaptable team player that thrives in a cutting edge, fast paced, entrepreneurial environment where priorities can change quickly
• Must have a fundamental understanding of other complementary methods used in biological and chemical analysis - such as gas chromatography or NMR
• Strong experience in chromatography data systems, mass spec databases and MS Office
• Able to travel nationally and internationally up to 5% as needed

Preferred/Valued

• PhD in chemistry, analytical chemistry or related field
• Experience with developing, implementing, and analyzing metabolomics data
• Previous experience with both QQQ and HRAM instruments
• Hands-on experience with UHPLC method development
• Familiar with automation and high throughput sample preparation
• Familiar with metabolite extraction and separation
• Experience with LC-MS software, including Chromeleon, Xcalibur and Aria
• Experience with complementary techniques to reverse phase, such as HILIC and mixed mode chromatography, will be highly useful
• Previous experience in an industrial analytical research environment related to biotechnology, chemicals, or renewable energy
• Demonstrated experience with sample preparation/introduction techniques such as SPE and online/offline sample fractionation
• Experience with proteomics
• Hands-on experience with industrial safety practices such as OSHA, PSM, etc

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Prolonged periods of standing in the lab
• Occasionally lifting up to 35 lbs.

Work Environment

• Cubical and Laboratory

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