About the RoleWe are hiring a Membrane Development Intern to join our team in creating the future of water treatment. This role will focus on scaling up our pressure-driven distillation membranes by optimizing fabrication methods for full-scale membrane modules, with hands-on work on thin film composites, membrane characterization, and water treatment performance testing.What You'll Do- Conduct membrane fabrication experiments using a variety of fabrication techniques- Conduct membrane performance testing including pressure tolerance, water permeability, and contaminant rejection- Characterize membranes using techniques such as electron microscopy, contact angle goniometry, and x-ray spectroscopy- Follow, maintain, and develop SOPs for fabrication, characterization, and testing methods to ensure reproducibility and scalability- Follow safety procedures and MSDS warnings related to hazardous chemicals- Communicate results to your supervisor and others through written reports and presentationsWhat You'll Bring- Pursuing a B.S. or M.S. in chemical engineering, materials science, chemistry, environmental engineering, or a related field- Lecture- and lab-coursework in general chemistry or organic chemistry- Interest in organic chemistry and material development- Strong documentation practices and note-taking skills- Willingness to learn on the job, ask questions, and be safe- Collaborative, communicative, and curious; comfortable working in a small, fast-moving team- Bonus: experience fabricating and characterizing membranes, thin films, or nanomaterialsHow to ApplyEmail to nadia@osmopuretechnologies.com- CV/Resume (2 page max)- Cover letter (1 page max) detailing the following: relevant laboratory experience, skills you bring to the team to support our work, and motivation for working at an early-stage startup solving critical water challengesCompensation & Schedule- Hourly Pay: $23-26/hr- Weekly Schedule: 30-40 hrs/week during normal business hours- Location: SEEL Building on CU Boulder's East Campus- Start Date: As early as late March, with more flexibility for part-time work during the semester and increased hours during the summerOsmoPure Technologies is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive environment.