Senior Manager, Catalysis R&D
About The Position
The Senior Manager, Catalysis R&D designs and coordinates programs that deliver technical solutions supporting competitive advantage and value generation for LanzaJet’s ATJ catalyst platform. The role develops and manages a project portfolio to scale up the current catalyst portfolio in line with company growth plans and partners with process development and technology teams to develop next-generation catalysts. The manager champions the current catalyst portfolio and identifies new directions that advance strategic business objectives. The position leads catalyst discovery and scale-up, project planning and delivery, and strategy for developing, manufacturing, and installing a pilot plant. It also supports reliable catalyst supply through work with third-party manufacturers, provides customer technical support, and leads a future small research team.
Requirements
- A minimum of a bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Engineering, or a science-related field.
- At least 3 years of relevant experience in catalyst research and development.
- Previous project leadership experience of more than 3 years.
- Proficiency with Microsoft applications such as Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
- Competencies in leadership, initiative, teamwork, and interpersonal effectiveness.
- Work safely and comply with environmental, health, and safety standards.
- Strong work ethic and ability to remain productive in an empowered team environment.
Nice To Haves
- Ph.D. in Chemistry, Engineering, or a science-related field.
- Knowledge of production scale-up.
- Experience in catalyst manufacturing.
Responsibilities
- Lead the discovery and scale-up of catalysts for ethanol dehydration, oligomerization, and hydrogenation.
- Identify key business drivers and champion and charter projects that support strategic objectives.
- Develop value propositions for technical priorities and projects.
- Keep the project portfolio aligned with business priorities by updating progress, making tactical changes, and setting meaningful milestones with commercial impact.
- Oversee project implementation and delivery against milestones and objectives, using sound scientific methods and maintaining excellent documentation and communication.
- Identify talent and be accountable for attracting and retaining employees within the department.
- Provide supervision and leadership for a future small group of research employees with diverse backgrounds and research experience.
- Lead strategy for developing the process design, manufacturing, and installation of a pilot plant to support project pipelines.
- Proactively support third-party catalyst-manufacturing improvements and implementation of new catalyst technologies to ensure a reliable and consistent catalyst supply.
- Provide timely customer technical support.
Benefits
- Competitive base salary, bonus, and stock options.
- Medical, vision, and dental insurance.
- Life insurance.
- Short-term and long-term disability.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Vacation, holiday, and sick pay.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
