Membrane R&D Intern

Veolia is a global leader in environmental services, operating across all five continents with nearly 218,000 employees. Specializing in water, energy, and waste management, Veolia Group designs and implements innovative solutions for decarbonization, depollution, and resource regeneration, supporting communities and industries in their ecological transformation. Within this framework, Veolia's Water Technology Business brings together a dedicated team of experienced professionals committed to tackling the world's most complex challenges related to water scarcity, quality, productivity, and energy. Together, we pursue a shared mission to create a more sustainable future.

This is a full-time,**3 month** internship, with an anticipated start date on May 26, 2026.

Nature of work:

Your responsibilities will include (but are not limited to);

This role focuses on the design, execution, and analysis of experiments related to membrane testing and performance as well as supporting membrane formulation and fabrication. The primary responsibility is to rigorously assess the functionality and characteristics of membranes, interpret the resulting data, and leverage insights to inform development and optimization efforts.

• Conduct hands-on membrane testing in laboratory: This role will be trained to operate and maintain laboratory membrane testing platforms.
• Accurately record and document experimental data, ensuring compliance with established quality control standards; Perform thorough analysis of experimental data, utilizing statistical tools and software to identify trends, correlations, and key performance indicators.
• Design and develop experimental setups and testing protocols to evaluate membrane performance to support membrane formulation and fabrication.
• Identify and troubleshoot issues related to membrane performance, experimental setup, or data acquisition.
• Present research findings to internal teams, collaborators, and stakeholders, including both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Collaborate 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 and degrees.

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

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

****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****

Veolia does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiting firms. All vendors must have a

current and fully executed MSA on file before submitting candidates. Any unsolicited resumes and

candidate profiles will be deemed the property of Veolia, and no fee will be due.

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

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