Sphera is a leading global provider of enterprise software and services that enables companies to manage and optimize their environmental, health, safety and sustainability. Our mission is to create a safer, more sustainable and productive world.
Sphera is a portfolio company of Blackstone, a U.S.-based alternative asset investment company that focuses on private equity, technology and innovation, and more. Blackstone businesses succeed through strong partnerships, a personalized approach and a commitment to exceptional performance with uncompromising integrity. Sphera and Blackstone are leaders in the Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) space.
We are guided by our core values of Customer Centricity, Accountability, Bias to Action, Innovation, and Collaboration. These values help us recruit the right talent to join our rapidly expanding team of around the globe. It is important to us that each and every Spherion is not only eager to challenge themselves and knows how to get work done but is an awesome addition to our company culture.
In this role, you will play a key part in enhancing our database through its annual content upgrade, developing and refining LCA models in the Sphera LCA for Experts software. You will grow into a specialist in Data-on-Demand queries, creating tailored solutions for clients across sectors such as electronics, end-of-life, and construction, while supporting customers with MLC database-related topics.
This position offers the opportunity to develop into a life cycle assessment expert and a power user of Sphera tools, as well as to turn analytical insights into action by evaluating and categorizing JIRA issues into new features, improvements, or bug fixes.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Be seen as expert in LCA modelling for electronics, pharma, renewable materials, textiles, construction or similar sector
- Help to coordinate the according dataset sector upgrade
- Contribute to the development of data-on-demand datasets as well as external client projects
- Work according to the process based on the “Scrum” methodology updating and creating content for the MLC databases
- Support customer inquiries and information requests
- Support the planning of own work
- Drive AI and other tool usage to improve data management
QUALIFICATIONS
- Completed degree in engineering or natural sciences with a technical background or similar practical experience
- A few years of experience in LCA and ideally in the use of LCA FE software.
- Profound knowledge in SQL, Python and/or other programming languages as well as experience in AI tool usage
- Structured and disciplined in the day-to-day organization of work, with a particular interest in adhering to and promoting predefined processes.
- Interest in dealing with technical details of the manufacturing process of material and energy supplies, etc.
- Very good analytical skills.
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral) in English Knowledge and passion for sustainability, life cycle thinking, product sustainability, and/or climate change
- Natural curiosity to investigate issues, conduct research, design solutions and translate results into business practices
- Affinity for team work, as well as ability to work independently and responsibly
Sphera is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all colleagues.
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Skills Required
- Completed degree in engineering or natural sciences or similar practical experience
- Several years of experience in life cycle assessment (LCA)
- Expertise in LCA modelling for sectors such as electronics, pharma, renewable materials, textiles, or construction
- Profound knowledge of SQL
- Profound knowledge of Python
- Experience using AI tools to support data management
- Experience with LCA FE software
- Familiarity with Sphera LCA for Experts and MLC databases
- Structured, disciplined work organization and adherence to predefined processes
- Interest in technical details of manufacturing processes and material/energy supplies
- Very good analytical skills
- Excellent written and oral English communication skills
- Knowledge and passion for sustainability, life cycle thinking, product sustainability, and/or climate change
- Curiosity to investigate issues, conduct research, design solutions, and translate results into business practices
- Affinity for teamwork and ability to work independently and responsibly
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Sales on‑target earnings can be competitive for certain roles, with healthy ranges and high OTE potential for Solution/Account Executives. Feedback suggests on‑plan earnings compare well against many B2B software peers.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental and vision coverage are characterized as good, with low deductibles and a significant employer share of premiums. Feedback suggests core health insurance quality is a relative strength.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with employer match is consistently referenced, with a clear structure that enables a meaningful company contribution when employees contribute. Feedback suggests retirement offerings are straightforward and valued.
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What We Do
Sphera is the leading provider of integrated sustainability and operational risk management software, data and consulting services focusing on Environment, Health, Safety & Sustainability (EHS&S), Process Safety, Product Stewardship and Supply Chain Transparency. For more than 30 years, we have served 8,500 customers and a million-plus users in 100 countries to help companies keep their people safe, their products sustainable and their operations productive. We help enterprises build sustainable businesses while keeping people and the planet safe. Our solutions provide critical visibility and alignment across safety, risk, and supply chains -- empowering organizations to create lasting, sustainable impact. Our Mission: To create a safer, more sustainable and productive world by advancing operational excellence. Sphera's many internal initiatives, such as its annual Mentoring Program, running for its sixth year in 2025, supports staff in feeling and achieving their best. The goal of the Mentoring Program is to help participants achieve career development, personal growth, and create opportunities to partner with others from across the organization.
Why Work With Us
At Sphera we are solving some of the most important challenges facing the world today. Our staff, some of the world’s leading safety and sustainability experts, are meeting this challenge. Sphera is a hybrid company, with Chicago team attending SpheraIn days. We are always looking for talented people who want to make a difference.
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