Part-Time Lab Analyst

POSTED: March 25, 2025
BUSINESS: CH4 Global
POSITION TYPE: Part-time (20 hrs/week)
START DATE: Immediate Availability

CH4 Global is on an urgent mission to impact climate change at scale with urgency.

Climate change is simply the greatest threat facing mankind today. Over 20 years methane is over 80 times more potent than CO2 at warming the atmosphere. So, methane emissions have an outsized impact on global warming AND reducing methane emissions can have an outsized impact on helping us solve this crisis. This was emphasized in the recent report issued by The Climate & Clean Air Coalition that stated “Our best shot to slow climate change. Cut methane”. Cows burp methane. Today the 1.5 billion cows on the planet produce 150 million tonnes of methane per year which is the largest single source of methane globally. At 12.9 billion (or Gt) CO2-e per year – that’s more GHG output than from the US, the EU and India combined.
At CH4 we are on an urgent mission to impact climate change by creating an aquaculture ecosystem for an amazing seaweed called Asparagopsis. Asparagopsis has almost 10 years of published peer-reviewed scientific proof on its ability to interact with the cow's digestive processes to inhibit methane production. Adding less than 0.5% of this natural feed additive can reduce the methane emissions in cattle up to 90%.
Importantly, CH4 is in position to be market-ready and scalable. Our initial efforts are in Australia and New Zealand – the native home of Asparagopsis. We do all this because: Who wouldn’t want to be a part in enabling the world to address climate change, so we can create a better world for the generations to come. Come join us and help make a difference for future of our planet.

Role Overview 

This Lab Analyst is to organize, maintain and operate our Analysis Lab, and in particular operate and optimize the use of our SYFT Mass Spec device for our research programs. We are seeking a person a minimum of a Bachelors Degree, ideally with experience working/operating laboratories and familiarity with an advanced instrument such as a mass spec.
The lab is in the Purdue Technology Center in West Lafayette. The role is a part-time role that could develop into a full-time position in the future. For now, we are seeking an analyst that is able to work at least 20 hours a week, over a minimum of 4 days. We are very flexible on schedule and will work with the selected candidate on the hours that are best for both parties.
This role will be connected to our Product Development Manager also located in West Lafayette

Ideal Competencies

• Initiative & Follow Through – self-starter and sees things through.
• Priority Setting – Can set priorities to ensure most critical work to get done. Comfortable working independently on a day-to-day basis.
• Thinking & Problem Solving – combines data and intuition for timely solutions
• Optimist – it can be done
• Communication Skills – communicates clearly for audience. Able to engage and align learning plans and technical documentation with manager based in another location.
• Technical Competency in experimental design, execution, documentation, analysis and planning next steps
• Leadership & Followership – can lead and knows when to follow

Qualification Requirements

• Essential
  • Bachelors Degree in a science field
  • Experience in lab operations, being able to adhere to SOP’s and Safe Work Practices
  • Strong computer skills to be able to work with advanced analytical instruments and the data they create
  • Good communication skills to work with a team across multiple locations.
• Preferred
  • Hands-on experience with advance analytical instrumentation such as a mass spec, or related equipment
  • Degree in Chemistry/Analytical Chemistry

FLEXIBILITY STATEMENT
Due to the dynamic nature of CH4 Global and its subsidiaries, the tasks and responsibilities in this job description may change over time, to meet the needs of the business. As a result, it is expected that the incumbent is prepared for changes to the role, on a day-to-day-basis. Any ‘material’ changes will be mutually agreed between the parties and noted in this document/in writing.

Contact Paul Russo (paul.russo@ch4global.com) or Kayli Lynn Henry (kaylilynn.henry@ch4global.com) to apply for this role.