Chemistry/Chemical Engineering Intern - Ionomr Innovations
About The Position
Ionomr Innovations Inc. is an award-winning start-up company developing and producing a revolutionary Hydrocarbon Ion Exchange material essential for a hydrogen-based energy future. Our advanced material solutions are the underlying technology for cost-effective electrochemical systems, ensuring a plentiful, sustainable, renewable, and carbon-free energy source. The company has received industry acknowledgements, including selection by Royal Dutch Shell and NREL for their GCxN program, and recognition by the World Economic Forum as a Technology Pioneer and by the Cleantech Group's Global Cleantech 100. We are seeking candidates for full-time internship positions in Spring (January-June) 2027 at our Boston (Charlestown) offices.
Requirements
- Enrolment at a college or university located in Massachusetts
- Enrolment in a college or university outside of Massachusetts, if the student is a Massachusetts resident and can present proof of residency
- Ideally enrolled in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or a related field
Nice To Haves
- Formulation of polymer electrolyte and catalyst ink
- Advanced coating techniques
- Mechanical and electrochemical characterization of membranes
- Electrode preparation and integration of all components on a cell for testing
- Water electrolyzer cell testing
- Fuel cell testing
- Understanding of key performance indicators for electrochemical systems
Responsibilities
- Assisting Senior Scientists and Process Engineers in reformulating polymer electrolytes and increasing the scale at which they are produced
- Assisting with polymer reprocessing and recovery processes
- Preparing membrane electrode assembly components for testing
- Test mechanical and electrochemical properties of polymer films ex-situ
- Conducting electrochemical testing of water electrolyzers and fuel cells
- Creating and maintaining records of electrochemical testing
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
