Mahdi M. Abu-Omar
Founder
Dr. Abu-Omar served on the faculty at UCLA (1997-2003) and Purdue University since 2003, where he is currently the R. B. Wetherill Professor of Chemistry and Professor of Chemical Engineering. Dr. Abu-Omar is the author and co-author of more than 130 scientific articles and several patents. Mahdi holds a BS in chemistry from Hampden-Sydney College in Virginia and a PhD from Iowa State University.
Spero Energy, Inc. is an Indiana based company with the mission of developing cost competitive processes for the conversion of abundant non-food biomass to high value molecules for the flavor and fragrance industry. With its experienced and outstanding research and business team, Spero Energy has developed processes for a range of renewable compounds targeting the flavor, fragrance, and pharmaceutical industries. Our initial lignin-derived flavor and fragrance chemicals target a multi-billion dollar market segment. The opportunities and applications of Spero’s lignin-free cellulose and xylose products are enormous and include large volume commodity materials as well as biofuels.
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$1,500,000
Business Development/Strategy Associate
Reports directly to President of the company, is responsible to support all aspects of Spero's business. These include: Helping formulate business strategy, build and maintain financial model, conduct market research to decide entry into new markets, identify and contact potential new customers, prepare presentations for investors, venture capitalists, and customers, and assist in preparation of government grant applications.
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Organic/Synthetic Chemist: We are seeking a highly motivated chemist to perform syntheses and characterizations of organic molecules. Applicants with BS or MS degree in chemistry or a closely related field with excellent organic and analytical laboratory skills are encouraged to apply. This position is located in West Lafayette, Indiana.
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