Membrane Engineering Co-op: Hands-On Lab in Clean Tech

Osmoses; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Career development

Job summary

Osmoses Inc. is seeking a Membrane Engineering Co-op for Spring 2027 in Cambridge, MA. The role focuses on membrane fabrication, testing, and data collection under senior scientists.

Ideal candidates are lab-experienced students pursuing Chemical, Materials, or Environmental Engineering with hands-on tool experience and a strong safety mindset. You will collaborate with membrane scientists to develop gas separation membranes, maintain quality controls, and document results.

Qualifications

• Student in chemical, materials or environmental engineering.
• Experience working in a laboratory environment.
• Experience in membrane fabrication and testing is preferred.
• Experience in gas handling and associated equipment is preferred.
• Hands-on experience with basic tools (wrenches, tube cutters, calipers, etc) is highly valued.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Enthusiasm for innovation and technology development.
• Ability to intermittently lift up to 20 kg.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with membrane scientists in the development of gas separation membranes.
• Collaborate to develop methods for quality control of polymers, membranes, and membrane modules.
• Conduct and optimize membrane permeation testing to characterize gas transport properties.
• Record and document experimental data accurately, ensuring compliance with quality control standards.
• Maintain an updated inventory of parts used for membrane fabrication and testing.
• Ensure proper labeling, storage, and disposal of membranes and prototypes.
• Adhere strictly to safety regulations and laboratory procedures to ensure a safe working environment.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Membrane fabrication

Membrane testing

Gas handling

Basic tools

Communication

Teamwork

Innovation

Lifting up to 20 kg

Education

Chemical, Materials, or Environmental Engineering student

Tools

Pressure regulators

Fume hoods

Flowmeters

Job description

Osmoses Inc. is seeking a Membrane Engineering Co-op for Spring 2027 in Cambridge, MA. The role focuses on membrane fabrication, testing, and data collection under senior scientists.

Ideal candidates are lab-experienced students pursuing Chemical, Materials, or Environmental Engineering with hands-on tool experience and a strong safety mindset. You will collaborate with membrane scientists to develop gas separation membranes, maintain quality controls, and document results.