Catalysis R&D and Scale Up Director

　　Location: Deerfield, IL

　　Company Overview

　　Are you looking to have a meaningful impact on the world through cutting-edge cleantech on a global scale? Are you a hard-worker that is looking to make history and change an industry?

　　LanzaJet, Inc. is a global company and world leader in clean energy technology committed to decarbonizing the transportation sector. Our goal is to produce over 1 billion gallons of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and sustainable diesel fuel through our patented technology and process by 2030.   

　　LanzaJet was founded in 2020 and is backed by investors Shell, British Airways, Suncor Energy, LanzaTech, and Mitsui. These investors, as well as supporters All Nippon Airways, Bill Gates’s Breakthrough Energy Catalyst Foundation, and Microsoft’s Innovation Fund, have set the stage for our accelerated growth.

　　LanzaJet’s proprietary sustainable fuels technology has been in development for over 15 years, has been approved for and used in global commercial flights for airlines including Virgin Atlantic and ANA. 

　　We are currently building the world’s first commercial-scale ethanol to jet fuel refinery in Georgia – set to begin production at the end of 2023. That refinery will produce 2/3 of the sustainable aviation fuel used in the United States. Additional commercial-scale low-carbon refineries are also being developed across the world in places like Japan, Australia, India, and Europe.

　　Aviation connects the world. And we’re working to ensure that connection is sustainable.

　　At LanzaJet, we are a group of innovative and determined people committed to building a more sustainable future, today. Because we believe that Someday is Now.

　　We’re growing fast. Join us!

　　Job Description

　　The primary responsibility of the catalyst R&D and Scale Up Director is the design and coordination of programs to deliver technical solutions which provide a basis for competitive advantage for both sustaining and growth strategies contributing to the value generation of the ATJ catalyst platform.

　　As the Scale Up R&D Leader, you will develop and manage a project portfolio to scale up current catalyst portfolio production that is aligned with company growth plans. You will also work with process development and technology partners to develop the next generation of catalysts that continue to improve the company’s competitive position. You will champion the current catalyst portfolio and identify new directions to accelerate strategic business objectives

　　Responsibilities

　　Lead activities for the discovery and scale-up of catalysts for ethanol dehydration, oligomerization, and hydrogenation catalysts

　　Learn, identify, and apply knowledge of key business drivers and the factors that maximize company performance to identify, champion, and charter projects in support of strategic objectives.

　　Develop robust value propositions in support of technical priorities and projects. 

　　Ensure continuing alignment of project portfolio with business priorities through updating progress and tactical changes and establishing meaningful milestones with commercial impact

　　Oversee implementation and delivery of projects, ensuring delivery against project milestones and objectives, and ensuring the use of sound scientific methods, and excellent project documentation and communication.

　　Identify talent, be accountable for attraction and retention within the department, and creates a high-performing team focused on innovation and delivery against research goals.

　　Provide supervision and leadership for a future small size group of research employees who have diverse backgrounds and research experience

　　Lead a strategy for developing the process design, manufacturing, and installation of a pilot plant in support of the project pipelines.

　　Ensure a reliable and consistent catalyst supply by proactively supporting 3rd party catalyst-manufacturing improvements and the implementation of new catalyst technologies.

　　Provide timely customer technical support

　　Required Qualifications:

　　A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Engineering, or science-related field is required; Ph.D. is preferred.

　　5+ years of relevant experience in catalyst research and development. Production scale-up knowledge is highly desirable.

　　Preferred Qualifications:

　　Previous project leadership experience (>5 years)

　　Catalyst manufacturing

　　Your skills, knowledge, and abilities include:

　　Being proficient in Microsoft applications, such as Word, PowerPoint, and Excel

　　Demonstrating competencies in the areas of leadership, initiative, teamwork, and interpersonal effectiveness

　　Ensuring a safe work environment by working safely and, complying with environmental, health and safety standards

　　Strong work ethic and being able to remain productive in an empowered team environment

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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. LanzaJet is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

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