Membrane R&D Intern: Fabrication, Testing & Scale-Up

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

Job summary

Veolia is seeking a Membrane R&D Intern to join the Water Tech group. The role involves working with a small R&D team to advance membrane technology from chemical selection through scale-up, coordinating with an experienced researcher, and executing experimental tasks while analyzing data.

You will engage in membrane fabrication, testing, system optimization, and equipment selection with external vendors, contributing to detailed research reports and presenting findings to diverse audiences.

Qualifications

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

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
• Supporting scale-up of equipment and processes
• Developing detailed research and engineering reports
• Presenting research findings to internal teams and stakeholders

Skills

Separation tech

Chromatography

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Learning ability

Education

Bachelor in engineering or chemistry

Job description

Veolia is seeking a Membrane R&D Intern to join the Water Tech group. The role involves working with a small R&D team to advance membrane technology from chemical selection through scale-up, coordinating with an experienced researcher, and executing experimental tasks while analyzing data.

You will engage in membrane fabrication, testing, system optimization, and equipment selection with external vendors, contributing to detailed research reports and presenting findings to diverse audiences.