Data Analyst

About Zero Carbon Systems (ZCS): a clean energy and direct air capture company on a mission to accelerate the transition to a zero carbon future. We are developing and deploying breakthrough technologies designed to reduce atmospheric CO₂ at scale, addressing one of the most pressing challenges of our time. Backed by mission-aligned investors and led by a team of passionate innovators, ZCS sits at the intersection of cutting-edge science and real-world impact. We are building a diverse, collaborative, and driven team of individuals who share our commitment to excellence, creativity, and the belief that the work we do today will shape the world of tomorrow.

About the role

We are seeking a Data Analyst to join a fast-growing, flexible team tackling climate change. This analyst will work closely with our Lead Data Analyst to collect, filter, and interpret data from analytical equipment and benchtop test rigs, routinely summarizing and presenting findings to technical leadership to drive the design and scale-up of the ZCS technology platform.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with senior scientists and engineers to isolate individual experiments from data generated by ZCS analytical lab equipment, test rigs, and pilot plants. Ensure data accuracy and completeness for both one-off experiments and rigorous time-series data.
• Isolate and store all data for individual experiments in an easily retrievable form for later review and analysis.
• Perform data cleaning, manipulation, and statistical analysis to identify patterns, trends, and anomalies in collected data using tools such as JMP.
• Create clear and informative data visualizations to allow for succinct interpretation of findings by a wide technical audience.
• Succinctly and effectively communicate data summaries to technical leadership and identify areas for process improvement based on data-driven insights.
• Assist in the design and implementation of experiments to build required datasets in the most time- and resource-efficient manner.
• Work with analytical and operations teams to perform statistical review of results, checking for bias, sources of variability, and ensuring repeatability.
• Set up systems to ensure consistent, reliable performance (QA/QC).
• Help teams draw actionable information from structured data (e.g., repeated batch experiments; spectral data from analytical tools).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or Data Science with proven analytical experience.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to work with large, complex datasets.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools such as JMP or Minitab.
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey technical information clearly and concisely for a broad audience.
• Detail-oriented and organized approach to work, with a commitment to maintaining accurate records and documentation.

Preferred Skills

• Hands-on experience in a lab or R&D setting operating analytical instruments or automated testing equipment.
• Experience working in a fast-paced startup environment.
• Experience with AVEVA PI System data management and acquisition.
• Experience automating routine data management tasks.
• Experience with programming languages such as R or Python.