Archer Smith
About Archer Smith
Archer Smith is a Bio Analytical Scientist at LanzaTech, where he has worked since 2014. He specializes in advanced analytical methods and collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to address challenges in renewable energy.
Work at LanzaTech
Archer Smith has been employed at LanzaTech since 2014, serving as a BioAnalytical Scientist. In this role, he focuses on developing and implementing advanced analytical methods, including high-resolution accurate mass liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (HRAM LC-MS), liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS), ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography (UHPLC), and gas chromatography (GC). His work contributes to the identification and quantitation of small molecules, which is essential for the company's initiatives in renewable energy.
Previous Employment Experience
Prior to his current position, Archer Smith worked at several notable institutions. He was a Product Specialist in Quantitative Proteomics at NuSep for eight months in 2011. He also held the position of Research Associate Scientist at Northwestern University from 2011 to 2014. His earlier experience includes serving as a Postdoctoral Fellow at UCSF from 2005 to 2007 and at The University of Alabama at Birmingham from 2007 to 2010, where he worked in the Biomedical Mass Spectrometry Laboratory.
Education and Expertise
Archer Smith holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Chemistry from The University of Georgia, which he completed from 2001 to 2005. He also earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Chemistry from the same university, studying from 1994 to 1998. Additionally, he studied at Appalachian State University for one year, majoring in Chemistry. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in bioanalytical science and advanced analytical methods.
Research and Development Skills
Archer Smith specializes in customizing sample preparation techniques tailored to various projects. His expertise includes developing advanced analytical methods that facilitate the identification and quantitation of small molecules. He collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to address challenges related to renewable energy sources, contributing to innovative solutions in the field.