Senior Manager, Catalysis R&D

Senior Manager, Catalysis R&D 

Location: Deerfield, IL 

Company Overview

Come join a team of mission-driven doers as we work to build a more sustainable future!

LanzaJet, Inc. is a Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) technology provider and fuels producer committed to enabling energy security while also decarbonizing the aviation industry. Our patented ethanol-to-SAF technology is poised to deliver a significant impact on global aviation’s ability to decarbonize and meet its net-zero goals by 2050. At LanzaJet, we have a goal of enabling the production of 1 billion gallons of SAF and renewable diesel. And, we’re well on our way working across 25 countries and five continents. We’re enabling the continued and sustainable growth of aviation.

Backed by industry leading investors including Airbus, All Nippon Airways, Breakthrough Energy, British Airways, Groupe ADP, International Airlines Group (IAG), LanzaTech, Microsoft, Mitsui, MUFG Bank, Shell, and Southwest Airlines, LanzaJet is accelerating the path for the future of fuels. 

With over 16 years of technology development, LanzaJet's proprietary technology has now been deployed at commercial scale with the world’s first biorefinery in operation producing drop-in fuels that can be used in today’s aircraft and infrastructure.  

Named a TIME100 Most Influential Companies, Fortune’s Most Innovative Companies, and S&P Platts Global Rising Star Company of the Year, LanzaJet is globally recognized as a leading company and a best companies to work for, leading the way across the industry. 

As we expand our global footprint, LanzaJet is catalyzing the next generation of SAF in key markets such as Japan, Australia, India, United Kingdom, Europe, and South America. Our team of passionate innovators is dedicated to turning the vision of a secure and sustainable future into a reality today. Because as we say at LanzaJet,  

Someday is Now.  

We are leading the charge towards the future of the aviation industry. 

Join us! 

About the Role 

Senior Manager, Catalysis R&D 

The primary responsibility of the Catalysis R&D Senior Manager 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 Sr. Manager 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 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 

Requirements 

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

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

• Previous project leadership experience (>3 years) 

• Catalyst manufacturing  

• 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 

Overview of Benefits

• Competitive base salary, bonus, and stock options. Based on experience, the base salary range for this position is $175K to $200K
• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Vacation, Holiday, and Sick Pay

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. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law.