Membrane R&D Intern
About The Position
The Membrane R&D Intern will work with a small research and development team advancing membrane technology from chemical selection through process-plant scale-up. Working closely with an experienced researcher, the intern will set up and carry out experiments, analyze data, and contribute to research involving membrane fabrication and testing, system or process optimization, and equipment selection with outside vendors. The role also supports the scale-up of equipment and processes and involves preparing reports and presenting findings to technical and non-technical audiences. Veolia is a global environmental services company operating across water, energy, and waste management. Its Water Tech team works on challenges involving water scarcity, quality, productivity, and energy, with a mission to support a more sustainable future.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor of Engineering program in Chemical, Environmental, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering, or a Chemistry Bachelor of Science program; other science-based technical programs may also be considered.
- Relevant experience or a solid understanding of separation technology and/or chromatography.
- Ability to quickly grasp new concepts and learn new techniques.
- Problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Teamwork and communication skills.
- Must be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; the employer will not sponsor work authorization for this opportunity.
Responsibilities
- Coat membrane samples for testing.
- Operate membrane testing equipment.
- Record, document, and analyze experimental data.
- Optimize experimental setups and testing protocols.
- Identify issues related to membrane performance, experimental setup, or data acquisition.
- Select equipment from outside vendors.
- Support scale-up of equipment and processes.
- Develop detailed research and engineering reports.
- Present research findings to internal teams, collaborators, and stakeholders, including technical and non-technical audiences.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including R&D researchers and engineers.
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Career Level
Intern
