Membrane R&D Intern

Veoliaenvironnementsa; Minnetonka (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Veolia is seeking a Membrane R&D Intern in Minnesota to work with a compact R&D team on membrane technology from chemical selection to plant-scale-up.

You will set up experiments, run tests, analyze results, and collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineers and researchers to advance membrane processes.

Qualifications

• Experience or understanding of separation technology and/or chromatography.
• Able to quickly learn new concepts and techniques.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Good teamwork and communication abilities.

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 or data acquisition.
• Select equipment from outside vendors.
• Support scale-up of equipment and processes.
• Develop detailed research and engineering reports.
• Present findings to internal teams and stakeholders.

Skills

Separation technology

Aptitude for learning

Problem-solving

Teamwork & communication

Education

BEng in Chemical/Environmental/Industrial/Mechanical

Job description

What your day might look like:

As a Membrane R&D Intern you will work closely with a small R&D team advancing cutting edge membrane technology from chemical selection through to process plant scale-up. Your daily rhythm will involve coordinating with an experienced researcher, setting-up and executing the next set of experimental tasks and analyzing data. Specific research tasks could include membrane fabrication, membrane testing, system or process optimization and equipment selection with outside vendors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coating membrane samples for testing
• Operating membrane testing equipment
• Recording, documenting, and analyzing experimental data
• Optimizing experimental setups and testing protocols
• Identifying issues related to membrane performance, experimental setup, or data acquisition
• Selecting equipment from outside vendors
• Supporting scale-up of equipment and processes
• Developing detailed research and engineering reports
• Presenting research findings to internal teams, collaborators, and stakeholders, including both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Collaborating effectively with interdisciplinary teams, including R&D researchers, engineers, etc.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) program (Chemical, Environmental, Industrial, or Mechanical) or a Chemistry Bachelor of Science (BSc) program. Consideration will also be given to other science-based technical programs.

Skills:

• Relevant experience or solid understanding in separation technology and/or chromatography
• Aptitude for learning: ability to quickly grasp new concepts and learn new techniques
• Problem-solving and analytical skills
• Teamwork and communication skills

Veolia Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affimative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. If you require accommodation please notify your recruitment point of contact once you have been selected for an interview.

At Veolia, we realize diverse teams make smarter decisions, deliver better results, and build stronger communities. We're an organization that champions diversity and inclusion at every rung of the ladder and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

To ensure transparency and compliance with employment laws, we provide the following details regarding this position: Compensation: The compensation range is tied to the market for similarly bench-marked roles. The range is not an absolute, but a guide, and offers will be based on the individual candidate's knowledge, skills, experience and market conditions, as well as internal peer equity. Depending upon all the preceding considerations for the final selected individual candidate, the offer may be lower or higher than the stated range: $25.00 - $25.00 USD.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Disclosure: We do not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position.

Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; employer will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization (e.g. H-1B visa) for this opportunity.

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As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.