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VIE - Research Associate (M/F/D)

Airgas, Inc.
United States, Delaware, Newark
Dec 17, 2025
R10082121 VIE - Research Associate (M/F/D) (Evergreen) (Open) Location: Newark, DE (ICD) - Site management 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 Primary Production Technologies Group is on the mission to develop the existing and next-generation primary production technologies of Air Liquide. Our target applications include exciting topics such as carbon capture, ammonia cracking, oxycombustion, biogas upgrading, etc. The group has deep expertise in adsorption, combustion and gas separation membranes. Our group members include 8 International Experts and 7 Local Experts in the Air Liquide Technical Community Leader program. The team has diverse backgrounds representing 7 different origin countries. The multidisciplinary and multicultural backgrounds cultivate cutting edge innovations, which are critical to reduce the carbon footprint of the company and our society. Our Adsorption Team is equipped with state of the art capabilities capable of isotherm measurements, breakthrough tests, regeneration, etc. Our mission is to pioneer the next generation of adsorption technologies for topics such as carbon capture, biogas upgrading and other industrial gas production technologies to support the energy transition and reduce the environmental footprint of industries. Based at our state-of-the-art Innovation Campus in Delaware, you will join a world-class R&D team focused on advancing Air Liquide's proprietary adsorption solutions to create a more sustainable future. Designing and Running Experiments: Participating in the design, execution, and analysis of experiments on our adsorption test units. This includes hands-on work with adsorbent handling and characterization. Data Analysis and Reporting: Collecting, analyzing, and interpreting experimental data to draw meaningful conclusions. You will be expected to prepare technical reports and present your findings to internal stakeholders. Technology Scouting and Innovation: Contributing to the ideation of new concepts and staying abreast of the latest advancements in the field through literature reviews and patent analysis. Collaboration and Project Support: Working in a multidisciplinary and multicultural environment, you will collaborate with experts in different disciplines to support ongoing industrial projects and the development of new commercial offers. __________________ Are you a MATCH? Education Master's degree (equivalent or above) in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field with a specialization in adsorption Must have: Ability to travel in the US A good understanding of adsorbents and adsorption principles is essential. Previous hands-on experience with experimental setups (e.g., in a university laboratory) is required. Nice to have: Experience with PSA and TSA design, modeling and operation is a plus. Familiarity with process modeling software (e.g., Aspen) and/or other simulation tools is a significant asset. 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.