Techno-Economics Analyst

C3 Biotech is a synthetic industrial products business that exists to create a more sustainable world. By transforming carbon based waste into high-performance industrial materials including fuels and industrial chemicals, C3 is working to reduce our societal reliance on fossil fuels and combat the existential threat that comes with climate change. With ground-breaking science and engineering at its heart, C3 will help industries around the world adopt next generation fuels and industrial chemicals, and transition to a more sustainable and prosperous future. Established in 2015, C3 is the latest breakthrough to be born in Manchester and is spearheaded by a pioneering team with a commitment to positively impact communities across the globe.

We are seeking a highly motivated person to join the C3 team who has expertise in integrated end to end techno-economic analysis to work with our scientists and engineers to develop world first circular manufacturing technology innovation and deliver first of a kind pilot scale manufacturing platforms for our target products.

The key function of the role is to develop a detailed technical and economic model of all C3 products. The model will be end to end from raw materials to sold goods. The modelling will require close work with biomass and novel carbon sources as well as customers seeking to diversify their manufacturing towards near-net-zero. This will involve travel in UK and EU.

The Techno-Economic Analysis will provide a pivotal role supporting the economic efficiency of the C3 Biotech research programmes. They will work directly with the C3 Senior Scientist Team, the Principal Scientist, Chief Scientist and Chief Executive Officer to evaluate the technical and economical benefits of the C3 technologies.

Responsibilities

The Techno-Economic Analyst will build, analyse and present the results of mathematical models to determine and benefits, both technical and economic, of the full range of C3 technologies. The aim is to use mathematical modelling and coding tools to assess the current and future costs of the sustainable technologies C3 is developing. The outcomes of this modelling will help inform the C3 Science Team as they continue to develop the technological process.

The focus will be on:

• Developing process performance models to assess economic feasibility.
• Identify key variables that effect the techno-economics of the processes.
• Analyse the manufacturing processes, materials for construction and variations to the capital and operating costs for alternative technology routes.
• Identify new partners, and work with our existing partners, to research and collect data that will inform the techno-economic models.
• Provide recommendations for techno-economic improvements based on modelling results.

The Techno-Economic Analyst will have skills in analytical computations, mathematical analysis, report writing and presentation. A background in engineering economics will also be of benefit.

Qualifications

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

You will have:

• An honours degree in mathematics, engineering, or a related subject from a recognised institution.
• Several years’ experience working as a techno-economic analyst, ideally in an engineering economics field.
• Several years' experience working in scientific research and development.
• Experience and competency of using software such as Microsoft Excel, MATLAB/Simulink, and Python.
• A strong collaborative ethos for team-based working across C3,
• Good attention to detail and ability to work to a high and accurate standard,
• Good communication (both written and oral) and interpersonal skills,
• Good time management and organisational skills,
• Ability to liaise confidently and effectively with a range of individuals,
• A flexible approach to dealing with research problems as they arise,
• An ability to meet deadlines, to work with multiple research groups and organise your workload accordingly,
• The ability to work independently (as a self-motivated individual) and as part of a team,
• The ability to contribute (providing technical information) to relevant research lab meetings,
• An ambition to work with a world class, global leading “deep tech” team, who bend the way problems are solved.

Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

• Has designed and built techno-economic models,
• Can demonstrate end to end knowledge of circular manufacturing and how this is modelled,
• Can demonstrate knowledge and understanding of modelling manufacturing involving conversion of materials to end products,
• Skill in Microsoft Excel to illustrate alternative economic outcomes by variation to the manufacturing processes,
• Confidence in meeting vendors and product customers to compile data points and information suitable for use in the technical economic models,
• Comfortable with independent travel in UK and EU.
• Can demonstrate intellectual dexterity in examining novel, first of a kind processes and use their analysis in shaping scientific experimental design.