Senior Development Specialist

About the role

You will leverage chemistry knowledge to propose and/or design adsorbent and related materials for different gas separations and purifications. You will employ AI tools to accelerate materials design, optimization and characterization. Using chemistry skills to prepare and/or modify new adsorbent and related materials for new uses and applications is part of your role. You will also apply advanced characterization methods to determine the properties of adsorbent and related materials. You will use analytical skills to collect and/or analyze routine and non-routine adsorption and materials property data and propose and/or develop new analysis and test methods, as required. You will handle and use chemicals, gases, and cryogens in accordance with all Linde Engineering and safety and environmental regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead medium to large sized R&D programs to meet their technical goals, timing objectives and budget requirements.
• Developing intellectual property documents, detailed technical reports and other project related or project management documentation.
• Plan work activities for the programs under your leadership and delegate work items to other project team members, or develop AI processing methods to accelerate progress.
• Maintain relationships with key suppliers and participate in joint development and other technical collaborations with suppliers or third parties.
• Communicate clearly and collaborate effectively with peers and R&D staff members and show a willingness to take direction and input from others.

Requirements

You have a PhD. degree in Chemistry or Material Science as this is required for this role. Additionally, you have at least 5 years’ industrial experience, in a R&D laboratory environment or equivalent required, with a proven track-record of success. Advanced chemistry knowledge in relevant field, including the materials, their properties, applications, and their characterization methods. You are skilled in use of AI tools to accelerate materials development, optimization and characterization. Further, you have the ability to adapt chemical knowhow to new areas and learn quickly from others or by self-study. Accomplished chemical handling, and good lab practices. You also have effective analytical and problem-solving skills. Proven ability to plan and perform research work independently with minimal supervision as well as multitask and prioritize workload to meet deadlines. Effective computer skills; Microsoft Office Software, Microsoft Copilot or other established AI tools, and other Company and discipline specific software applications. Lastly, you are able to travel up to 20%, including international assignments.

Qualifications

You have a PhD. degree in Chemistry or Material Science as this is required for this role. Additionally, you have at least 5 years’ industrial experience, in a R&D laboratory environment or equivalent required, with a proven track-record of success. Advanced chemistry knowledge in relevant field, including the materials, their properties, applications, and their characterization methods. You are skilled in use of AI tools to accelerate materials development, optimization and characterization. Further, you have the ability to adapt chemical knowhow to new areas and learn quickly from others or by self-study. Accomplished chemical handling, and good lab practices. You also have effective analytical and problem-solving skills. Proven ability to plan and perform research work independently with minimal supervision as well as multitask and prioritize workload to meet deadlines. Effective computer skills; Microsoft Office Software, Microsoft Copilot or other established AI tools, and other Company and discipline specific software applications. Lastly, you are able to travel up to 20%, including international assignments.

Skills

You have a PhD. degree in Chemistry or Material Science as this is required for this role. Additionally, you have at least 5 years’ industrial experience, in a R&D laboratory environment or equivalent required, with a proven track-record of success. Advanced chemistry knowledge in relevant field, including the materials, their properties, applications, and their characterization methods. You are skilled in use of AI tools to accelerate materials development, optimization and characterization. Further, you have the ability to adapt chemical knowhow to new areas and learn quickly from others or by self-study. Accomplished chemical handling, and good lab practices. You also have effective analytical and problem-solving skills. Proven ability to plan and perform research work independently with minimal supervision as well as multitask and prioritize workload to meet deadlines. Effective computer skills; Microsoft Office Software, Microsoft Copilot or other established AI tools, and other Company and discipline specific software applications. Lastly, you are able to travel up to 20%, including international assignments.

Benefits

Linde offers competitive compensation and an outstanding benefits package. Enjoy access to health, dental, disability, and life insurance, paid holidays and vacation, 401(k) matching, pension benefits, an employee discount program, and opportunities for educational and professional growth. Additional compensation may vary depending on the position and organizational level. The salary range for this role is $85,000 - $115,000 USD annually.

Pay

The salary range for this role is $85,000 - $115,000 USD annually.

Schedule

The schedule for this role is not specified.