Scientist / Analyst - Zero Emission Systems (Biotech)

GTI Energy is a leading technology development organization. Our trusted team works to scale impactful solutions that shape energy transitions by leveraging gases, liquids, infrastructure, and efficiency. We embrace systems thinking, innovation, and collaboration to develop, scale, and deploy the technologies needed for low-carbon, low-cost energy systems. Fostering a positive and respectful work culture that promotes growth, collaboration, and opportunity, our 18-acre headquarters is home to state-of-the-art labs and facilities where scientists, engineers, program managers, trainers, and other professionals take a multidisciplinary approach to problem solving. We are proud of what we do because our work matters. GTI Energy is focused on solving global energy challenges in transitioning to a low-carbon economy. We have a proven track record in producing creative and important intellectual property and commercializing solutions to deliver safe, clean, and reliable energy. At GTI Energy, we deliver innovative solutions that transform lives, economies, and the environment. At GTI Energy, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Accessibility (DEI&A) is not only an important business priority, but it is also deeply rooted in our culture and values and something we celebrate every day. GTI Energy is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We offer generous benefits, competitive salaries, enticing incentives, career advancement, and the opportunity to work in a professional R&D environment committed to purposeful work. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

GTI Energy, the nation's leading research, development, deployment, and training organization serving energy markets, has an opportunity for a Scientist in our Zero Emission Systems Team. This unit performs research, development, and demonstrations focused on greenhouse gas emission quantification & mitigation, energy infrastructure integrity, regulatory compliance, risk assessment, procedural review, renewable energy, hydrogen adoption, and technology validation and integration.

The qualified candidate will conduct research and support data analysis tasks for a wide variety of projects across methane emissions and natural gas infrastructure, collaborating with other scientists and engineers on cutting-edge projects focused on minimizing environmental impacts of energy systems. The ideal candidate is an early career technical professional passionate about conducting data analysis and research on energy systems and emissions mitigation topics.

GTI Energy embraces the power of innovation and collaboration to solve consequential energy challenges.  By demonstrating continuous improvements in technology and solutions that lower the emissions and costs of energy, we will shape energy systems that decarbonize economies, protect our environment, and benefit the people they serve. We do this by putting people at the center of everything we do. We support and uplift people, ensuring they have the resources and confidence needed to live as their authentic selves and reach their full potential.

Being part of the GTI Energy team means being surrounded by people that are passionate and purpose driven, empowered to continuously learn, ask hard questions, and leverage their knowledge and experience to drive toward a greater purpose.

We offer generous benefits, competitive salaries, opportunities for professional growth and career advancement. We prioritize and maintain an inclusive, diverse, and respectful culture, and we ensure reasonable accommodation is made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their role.

The position will be based in the Chicagoland area at the GTI Energy Headquarters. We offer a hybrid/core work week, where employees are remote Mondays and Fridays, and required to be on-site Tuesday through Thursday.

• Provide technical support for research projects on methane emissions and natural gas infrastructure topics specifically with energy systems modelling and data science applications.
• Conduct data analysis and research using appropriate modelling and data science tools. Independently plan and conduct work requiring judgment and independent evaluation.
• Provide interpretation of complex data analysis and explanation of analytical methods for use by a non-expert audience. Effectively communicate to different sets of stakeholders, developing data visualizations, summaries and presentations.
• Support proposal development process and assist with identifying new technical and/or business areas.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders including government agencies, other non-profit organizations, industry groups, and academic institutions.
• Potential for travel for industry events, customer site visits, field demonstrations or testing.
• Safety first mindset. Attends safety meetings, safety training, and applies safety standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

 

• Strong data science background
• Energy systems modelling, data science – curation, data analytics, and visualizations
• Knowledge of energy and environmental policies and understanding of energy systems and associated emissions
• Experience with data analysis on energy/environmental projects preferred
• Self-starter capable of managing and prioritizing multiple projects independently with ability to meet project milestones and demonstrated ability to work collaboratively
• Strong teamworking skills with collaborative mindset
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Intellectual curiosity and interest in energy and emissions-related topics

 

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Data Science or a related discipline (Master's degree preferred)
• 5+ years of relevant, professional-level work experience after a B.S. degree; 3+ years after an M.S. degree; or 0+ years after a Ph.D.

 

The salary range for this position is $75,000 - $95,000 USD annually. This salary range is GTI Energy's good faith estimate, and the actual salary may vary based on a number of factors including, but not limited to, GTI Energy's business or organizational needs and an individual's relevant experience, education, qualifications, certifications, skills, seniority, geographic location, and/or performance. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus. The range listed is just one component of GTI Energy's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, paid time off, and region-specific benefits.

 

GTI Energy is committed to developing a barrier-free recruitment process and work environment.  If you require any accommodation, please e-mail us at HumanResources@gti.energy and we'll work with you to meet your accessibility needs. You must have legal authorization to work for GTI Energy on your date of hire with no further action required by GTI Energy. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and give consideration to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, or genetic information.

Skills

Required

• Proposal Development
• Environmental Science
• Model Development
• Emission Quantification
• Emission Mitigation
• Environmental Regulations
• Energy Systems
• Energy Infrastructure
• Energy Industry Knowledge
• Analytical Skills
• Data Visualization
• Data Science
• Data Analysis
• Data Acquisition

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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