Hands-On Membrane Development Intern – Water Treatment

OsmoPure; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 31,684 - 35,817; Part time

Job summary

OsmoPure is seeking a Membrane Development Intern to assist in the advancement of water treatment technologies. The role emphasizes hands-on involvement in membrane fabrication, performance testing, and characterization methods to scale up pressure-driven distillation membranes. Ideal candidates are pursuing a relevant degree and possess strong documentation skills, along with a collaborative and communicative approach.

Work hours are flexible, accommodating part-time scheduling during the semester and full-time in summer. Competitive hourly pay of $23-26/hr is offered.

Qualifications

• Pursuing degree in relevant engineering or chemistry field.
• Experience in membrane development or characterization is a bonus.
• Strong documentation and note-taking skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct membrane fabrication experiments using various techniques.
• Perform membrane performance testing including pressure tolerance.
• Characterize membranes using microscopy and spectroscopy techniques.
• Develop and maintain SOPs for fabrication and testing.
• Ensure adherence to safety procedures related to chemicals.

Skills

General chemistry or organic chemistry knowledge

Documentation practices

Collaboration and communication

Interest in organic chemistry and material development

Education

Pursuing a B.S. or M.S. in chemical engineering, materials science, chemistry, environmental engineering, or related field

Job description

OsmoPure is seeking a Membrane Development Intern to assist in the advancement of water treatment technologies. The role emphasizes hands-on involvement in membrane fabrication, performance testing, and characterization methods to scale up pressure-driven distillation membranes. Ideal candidates are pursuing a relevant degree and possess strong documentation skills, along with a collaborative and communicative approach.

Work hours are flexible, accommodating part-time scheduling during the semester and full-time in summer. Competitive hourly pay of $23-26/hr is offered.