Internship in Micro and Nanoplastic Characterization

il y a 3 semaines


MaisonsLaffitte, Île-de-France Veolia Temps plein

Job Title: Environmental Monitoring and Characterization Analyst

Company Overview: Veolia Group stands as a global leader in resource management optimization. With a presence across all five continents and a workforce exceeding thousands, the Group crafts and implements effective solutions for the management of water, waste, and energy. The focus on resource efficiency is paramount for the upcoming years, with waste management currently serving millions, processing substantial amounts of waste, and catering to numerous corporate clients through a vast network of treatment facilities. Veolia's expertise in waste management encompasses the collection, sorting, treatment, and recycling of significant volumes of both household and industrial waste, developing value chains that reintegrate waste into new consumption or production cycles, transforming them into valuable resources.

Job Description: The Environmental Science Department (DEST) at Veolia is committed to aiding the operational teams in achieving their developmental and performance objectives. This department engages in research and development projects as well as technical assistance to refine and enhance analytical methods in chemistry (detecting emerging substances, characterizing various matrices) and treatment/recycling processes (materials, water, gas). The role necessitates collaboration with the Monitoring and Characterization and Process Engineering departments.

The Monitoring and Characterization team is involved in diverse R&D projects and technical assistance aimed at developing analytical methods for the detection of emerging substances and the characterization of various matrices to comprehend reaction mechanisms, as well as to develop, optimize, and validate treatment and recovery processes.

The Environmental Monitoring and Characterization team offers expertise in chemical and microbiological monitoring, innovating sampling tools, methods for analyzing organic and inorganic compounds, and microbiological characterization.

This internship will concentrate on the characterization of nanoplastics and microplastics within environmental matrices, encompassing sampling techniques, pyrolysis-GC/MS analysis, data compilation, interpretation, and reporting.

Responsibilities:

  • Conduct literature and normative research
  • Prepare and execute laboratory experiments in accordance with the designated work program, ensuring quality and adherence to deadlines
  • Perform chemical characterizations utilizing pyrolysis-GC-MS
  • Comply with safety regulations
  • Formalize experimentation protocols and propose actionable plans
  • Manage and update result databases
  • Carry out routine or preventive maintenance on equipment following established metrology standards
  • Archive information (experimental plans, results, metrology)
  • Interpret and critically assess results
  • Present findings internally
  • Prepare project reports

Job Location: Primarily based in Maisons Laffitte (78), with occasional travel within France or internationally.

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or Analytical Chemistry (Bac +5 level)

Your Skills:

  • Proficiency in GC∕MS analytical tools
  • Mastery of spreadsheet tools (Excel or Google Sheets)
  • Enjoyment of working in a laboratory and team environment
  • Attention to quality and best development practices
  • Continuous pursuit of new ideas for improvement

Your Qualities:

We seek an autonomous, meticulous, sociable, and inquisitive individual who can excel in multidisciplinary teams.

Additional Information:

  • Innovative mindset for resource management and environmental preservation
  • Strong interest in scientific research and its applications in environmental sectors
  • Good communication skills with non-specialist stakeholders
  • Ability to integrate into multidisciplinary project teams
  • Autonomy, Curiosity, Creativity,
  • Rigor, Critical thinking,
  • Proficiency in scientific and technical English


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