LanzaTech

Chemical Engineer/Analytical Chemist

Skokie, IL - Full Time

Welcome to the Post Pollution Future with LanzaTech

About us: LanzaTech was founded on the belief that we have enough carbon above ground to make everything we need. Through our biorecycling technology, we transform carbon into sustainable raw materials, replacing the need for virgin fossil carbon in consumer goods and transport fuels. We are building the circular carbon economy.

Our impact: To date, we have abated over 300,000 tons of carbon dioxide (the equivalent amount of CO2 needed to charge 30,346,895,586 smartphones) across three commercial plants, and will soon have the capacity to abate 500,000 tons annually with our additional future plants.

With dozens more projects in the pipeline, we are helping global companies like Zara, H&M Move, Coty, and On use recycled carbon to make sustainable consumer products from carbon that would otherwise be emitted from heavy industries such as steel making.

Our team:
  • We’re a diverse, woman-led company, with over 400 team members and counting
  • We’re distributed around the globe—from Chicago and Europe to India, China, & New Zealand
Named one of TIME Magazine’s 100 Most Influential Companies of 2023, our team is taking on climate change one ton of carbon at a time.

We are a woman-led company on a mission to recycle the world’s carbon supply, and we want you to join us!

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Chemical Engineer/Analytical Chemist (Analytics)

Key Responsibilities
  • Key contributor for the development, design, engineering, assembly, deployment, and support of modular process analytical products.
    • Collaborate with scientists to develop process measurement technologies for the LanzaTech process.
    • Work closely with scientists and engineers to design and engineer efficient and effective analytical products.
    • Participate in HAZOPs, risk identification and mitigation activities, and ensure LanzaTech analytical products meet hazardous area requirements.
    • Coordinate with partners and suppliers to assemble the custom analytical package to LanzaTech specifications.
    • Interact with LanzaTech customers and their EPC contractors to install the custom analytical package at their sites to meet LanzaTech requirements.
    • Provide remote and onsite guidance, training, and support for customers on their LanzaTech analytical products.
    • Assist with budgeting, drive cost savings, and engage in continuous improvements of LanzaTech analytical products.
    • Develop and review documentation for customer projects and LanzaTech analytical products.

Position Requirements
  • PhD degree Chemical Engineering, Analytical Chemistry, or a related STEM field is preferred.   MS degree plus 2+ years, or BS degree plus 5+ years of relevant or equivalent experience in Chemical Engineering or Analytical Chemistry.
  • Experience working on sites employing industrial safety practices such as PSM and participating in safety related activities (e.g. HAZOPs, PSSR, LOPA, etc.)
  • Have varied educational or industry experiences enabling the development of new and creative approaches to solve difficult problems.
  • Ability to work on multiple and simultaneous projects as part of a team in a global, fast-paced, entrepreneurial setting where priorities may quickly change.
  • Ability to interface and effectively communicate with co-workers, partners, suppliers, and customers from diverse backgrounds and educational levels.
  • Ability to travel domestically and internationally to supplier, system integrator, partner, and customer sites including steel mills and refineries.

Preferred Knowledge/Skills
  • Experience and knowledge of analytical techniques including HPLC, MS, Raman, GC, Laser Spectroscopy, and Chemometrics.
  • Experience with the design and construction of sample conditioning systems for gaseous and aqueous process streams, including expertise in the use of Swagelok fittings.
  • Experience with adapting and repairing mechanical and electronic instrumentation.
  • Familiarity with hazardous area classifications and certification requirements (e.g. FM, CSA, IECEx, ATEX, etc.).
  • Familiarity with data communication protocols (e.g. 4-20 mA, Modbus, OPC, etc.).
  • Familiarity with the use of PLC and DCS systems.
  • Experience with engineering, statistical, and automation software (e.g. AutoCAD, LabVIEW, Aspen Plus, etc.).
  • Experience with the creation and review of documentation including CAD drawings, training, test, operating, and emergency procedures.
  • Familiarity with instrumentation, control valves, and other process equipment.
  • Experience with ASTM, EN, and other standard analytical characterization methods.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment
  • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
  • Prolonged periods of standing and walking in the lab and at industrial sites.
  • Some assignments will require wearing PPE, including respiratory protection.
  • Some assignments will require working in hot and cold environments.
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
  • Hybrid schedule: Office and home.
  • Industrial sites.
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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.

We are not able to support work visa sponsorship with this role and preference will be given to local candidates.
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