Job Description

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). IDD gathers more than 3,000 employees from 70 nationalities at 60 sites.

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?

The Life Sciences team at Innovation Campus Delaware counts 9 full-time researchers & technician and 1 PhD intern, representing 7 different nationalities. We all speak English in the workplace.

The Life Sciences group conducts research activities in several core focus areas with particular emphasis on the use of industrial gases, including cryogenics, in biological/chemical applications. Striving to grow our technology portfolio and forecast new applications for and with our customers, those projects serve many industrial sectors including food, beverages, sustainable agriculture, bio/pharmaceuticals, bioenergy, water and wastewater treatment, as well as hydrometallurgy for metals extraction and recycling.

Spoken language will be fully in English!

As a part of the Life Sciences team, you will be involved in developing innovative and sustainable solutions to generate renewable energy in the form of biogas from the anaerobic digestion of waste, and reduce carbon emissions .

You will contribute to this mission by:

Operating a lab-scale biogas system independently (routine system check and preparation of feedstock and nutrient media solutions)

Collecting and analyzing various types of environmental samples (wastewater, biosolids, biogas samples)

Understanding and following the safety culture at Air Liquide. Being proactive in learning new elements during internal training.

Running lab analytical equipment\'s (GC for biogas composition, HPLC for fatty acids, TOC for organic carbon, qPCR for microbial community analysis) as specified by the protocol/test procedures

Supporting the design and implementation of a new scaled-up biogas system

Identifying and troubleshooting problems, when needed, with self-initiative or support from mentor

Leading lab data analysis (recording, organizing and evaluating experimental data and maintaining lab notebook/data sheets)

Writing internal technical research reports to capture project results and know-how

Performing literature and patent searches for ideation

Working in close collaboration with Biogas Project Managers, across Air Liquide innovation campuses (Delaware, Paris, Frankfurt), internal stakeholders (e.g. Operations), and academic partners (e.g. University of Delaware).

Presenting results to stakeholders periodically, and establishing a reputation for the quality and timeliness of technical communications



Are you a MATCH?

Education:

Degree in Environmental, Civil, or Chemical Engineering

Master\xe2\x80\x99s degree preferred

Specialization in biological wastewater or biogas processes

Expectations:

Knowledge of overall wastewater/biogas processes and environmental microbiology

Previous work experience (min. 52 weeks) in operating standard laboratory instruments to analyze wastewater and biogas samples

Knowledge/experience with techno-economic analysis and life cycle analysis of bioenergy processes is a plus

Independent, diligent and reliable (including working 1 - 2 hours on weekends during the system operation)

Ability and willingness to learn new skills

Strong interpersonal skills and cooperative mindset

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Languages:

Fluency in English is a Must have

Why Join Us?

Air Liquide has developed competencies throughout the whole biomethane value chain, from biogas production from waste, to its purification into biomethane, liquefaction, storage, and transportation to distribution. When joining our team, you will be able to learn more about this renewable energy source, which has a prominent place in our portfolio of solutions to fight climate change and preserve the environment.

Please send your CV and motivation letter in English!

Position based in Newark, DE, U.S. for a period of 18 months.

Position open only for candidates eligible to the VIE program. Therefore, only the applicants meeting the requirements of the French V.I.E program will be taken into consideration. Please visit this website for more information about these requirements:

The V.I.E., an international young graduate program, enables young professionals who are less than 28 and European Union nationals to work for a French company in any country of the world. Becoming part of this program means going abroad to carry out a professional assignment for up to 24 months whilst benefiting from social care coverage and an interesting salary, which depends on the host country.

Business France, the French agency for international business development, is in charge of all the administrative procedures of your assignment. For further information, please visit the following link:

Our Differences make our Performance

At Air Liquide, we are committed to build a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.

We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their background. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.

Air Liquide