Operator

LanzaTech is seeking an Operator in Soperton, GA, to set up and operate bioreactors, conduct microbial fermentations, and manage data entry. Responsibilities include troubleshooting equipment, preparing solutions, and maintaining inventory. Candidates should have attention to detail and the ability to follow SOPs. The role requires flexible hours, including nights and weekends. Preferred experience is 0-3+ years in biotechnology. Pay is $29.00 per hour.
Welcome to the Post Pollution Future with LanzaTech

At LanzaTech, we’re turning the tables on waste carbon! Our mission is to transform pollution into valuable products and create a world where nothing goes to waste. Using our biotechnology, we capture industrial waste gases and convert them into sustainable fuels, chemicals, and everyday materials. It's a win-win for the planet and the economy.

Our impact is spreading around the globe as we team up with industry leaders to shrink carbon footprints and promote a cleaner, greener future. We've recently celebrated some awesome milestones with groundbreaking partnerships and real-world deployment of our tech. These successes highlight our commitment to innovation and sustainability.

Come join us at LanzaTech! Be a part of the clean tech revolution and let’s make a big, bold impact in the fight against climate change.

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Operator
Key Responsibilities
• Setup and operate bioreactors at various scales (lab and pilot scale): prepare tubing assemblies, feed bottles, CIP, and SIP Bioreactors.
• Carry out microbial fermentations and analysis as per guidance from technical advisors.
• Sample bioreactors and prepare samples for further analysis.
• Complete check sheets and enter fermentation data into databases.
• Coordinate fermentation runs and sample analysis among different projects.
• Troubleshoot process equipment.
• Prepare media and other solutions.
• Clean and autoclave process equipment and other instruments.
• Perform other laboratory housekeeping tasks as assigned.
• Perform chemical and consumables inventory.
• This position requires flexible availability including days, nights, and weekends.

Position Requirements
• Ability to follow SOPs and BRs.
• Ability to multitask and collaborate across departments.
• Attention to detail and careful record keeping skills.

Preferred Knowledge/Skills
• 0-3+ years of biotechnology experience preferred
• Able to work independently.
• Strong computer skills.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment
• Industrial & heavy machinery
• The schedule for this position is swinging 12-hour shift work
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Prolonged periods of working in an environment where heat, cold, chemical and/or noise hazards are present
• Must be able to: lift up to 25 pounds at times & climb equipment ladders up to 50 ft
• Must be able to use personal protective equipment (PPE)

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Learn more about us by visiting www.lanzatech.com/news/ and take a look at some recent coverage:
• Selected by the US Department of Energy to receive a $200 million investment
• Shipment of First Barge of Ethanol
• Featured on abc7 Chicago News with Mark Rivera
• TIME100’s Most Influential Companies
• Expanding Capabilities to Include Production of Commercial-Scale Nutritional Protein Directly from CO2
• Forbes: Synthetic biology gets the Gucci treatment

Find us on social media: LinkedIn, Twitter & Instagram

The pay for this role is $29.00 per hour.
This Job Description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee and may be revised at any time by the Company.

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.

We are not able to support work visa sponsorship with this role and preference will be given to local candidates.

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