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 are an innovative and ambitious team with a startup mentality seeking someone who is enthusiastic, organized, and takes initiative for an exciting opportunity as a Research Associate to support R&D in gas fermentation product manufacturing. The position will be primarily responsible for daily operation and maintenance of bench and small pilot scale bioreactors and associated downstream processing equipment. Being self-motivated, a fast learner, adaptable, and a team player are essential.

What you’ll do

• Daily operation of bioreactors, including sampling, making media, taking measurements and readings, monitoring incoming data, and cleaning and sanitizing
• QA/QC, testing, packaging, and inspection of outgoing product
• Suggest and assist with continuous improvement of the production facility that improves quality, productivity, and efficiency
• Maintain a clean and organized process environment
• Identify and troubleshoot operational and mechanical issues and help to fix them
• Timely and organized documentation of results and workflows
• Directly assist supervising (senior) scientist/specialist with their experiments and develop new skills and methodologies in collaboration
• Present at team meetings

Who you are

• You are excited to work at a sustainability-focused mission-oriented clean tech company and grow your skills in fermentation and scaleup R&D
• Bachelors in biotechnology, science, or engineering program; or equivalent technical experience
• You have strong communication skills to share information, data, and ideas with peers and leaders
• You effectively work in a team environment with minimal supervision
• You have excellent attention to detail, are safety-minded, and are able to follow standard operating procedures

Preferred/Valued Qualifications:

• You have 1-2 years hands-on work experience in an R&D or manufacturing/production environment
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices a plus

Work conditions:

• Based out of LanzaTech’s global headquarters in Skokie, IL
• Required to lift heavy objects (up to 50 lbs)
• Be able to use personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Work in environments where heat or noise hazards are present
• Work in a potentially strong odorous environment
• Work around chemical hazards such as toxic and/or flammable gases and substances

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