Laboratory Scientist

time type Full time
The Innovation and Development Division (IDD) drives the innovation strategy for the Hubs and Operations, and contributes to the Group's transformation. It is responsible for imagining, developing and incubating new solutions until they are brought to market, particularly when it comes to offers with a high technological content (including digital and IT). The Research Scientist will have a strong focus on membranes, and will be responsible for conducting research and development activities for cutting edge technologies from conception, prototyping, scale-up, demonstration, and integration into Air Liquide’s diverse membrane product portfolio. The Innovation and Development Division (IDD) drives the innovation strategy for the Hubs and Operations, and contributes to the Group's transformation. It is responsible for imagining, developing and incubating new solutions until they are brought to market, particularly when it comes to offers with a high technological content (including digital and IT). The Research Scientist will have a strong focus on membranes, and will be responsible for conducting research and development activities for cutting edge technologies from conception, prototyping, scale-up, demonstration, and integration into Air Liquide’s diverse membrane product portfolio. Drive innovations from lab scale to pilot scale, and eventually to Air Liquide’s industrial manufacturing and business units
Design, build and operate laboratory / pilot setups to support the fabrication of materials and evaluation of materials and processes
coating, extrusion/spinning)
Acquire understanding of Air Liquide’s industrial membrane production platforms and business to support operations and to help guide R&D towards manufacturable developments and business value creation
Remain abreast of state-of-the-art in the membrane domain/literature, to ensure Air Liquide is at the cutting edge of the field.
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PhD or Master’s degree plus three years experience, and preferably in chemical engineering, materials science and engineering, polymer science and engineering
2+ years in hands-on development of membrane materials and testing, preferably for gas separation
Materials science, preferably polymer science, process engineering background is a plus
chemical, thermal, mechanical, rheological, and permeation properties) of membrane materials
Experience with spinning/coating polymeric hollow-fibers is preferred
design of experiments, testing protocols, sample definition)
Works effectively within and amongst local and international R&D and manufacturing teams, including operators, technicians, researchers, and management.
Project management experience is preferred (i.e., resource planning, work breakdown, transversal management, reporting)
Flexibility and willingness to work on different projects according to business and developmental needs
Majority of time in research laboratories and pilots, with membrane fabrication and testing environments, working hands-on with solvents, polymers, gases, and testing equipment.
Significant amount of time will be spent in the lab / pilot preparing and conducting experiments.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.
Occasional travel to manufacturing sites (Newport, DE or Woburn MA) for plant support or trials and / or operational plants for field testing
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time type Full time
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