Aquaporin Asia Pte Ltd is a fast growing cleantech company developing a unique biomimetic membrane technology. Our company is dedicated to revolutionizing water purification by means of industrial biotech techniques and thinking. Our strategy is to develop and commercialize the Aquaporin Inside™ technology capable of separating and purifying water from all other compounds.
Aquaporin Asia is seeking an intern to join the development of the Aquaporin Inside™ Technology.
Tasks & responsibilities. As an intern in the lab you will support us in developing, optimizing and testing the Aquaporin Inside membranes (AIM) in various applications. You will be integrated in a dynamic research team and responsible for supporting the daily R&D activities in the lab. Your responsibilities will include (but not limited to):
1. Assist and conduct daily R&D activities in the laboratory like chemical preparation, sample measurement and data collection.
2. Understand principles of forward osmosis and reverse osmosis membranes, perform lab-scale membrane testing for both forward osmosis and reverse osmosis.
3. Perform membrane characterization like SEM, FTIR, and etc.
4. Analyse lab testing results, identify potential problems and propose solutions.
5. Support pilot-scale membrane production and help with equipment maintenance.
Qualification and Requirements:
1. Environmental or Chemical engineering background with good understanding of membrane processes for water treatment
2. Strong in problem solving and teamwork
3. Independent, organised and responsible
4. Competent in both written and spoken English
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