Research Associate, Membrane Engineering at Osmoses

About Osmoses

Osmoses Inc. is a membrane technology company revolutionizing the way industrial separations are performed today! Industrial separation processes account for 15% of the world’s energy consumption and are responsible for 16% of CO2 emissions because we rely on energy-intensive technology. Changing this paradigm is one of the biggest opportunities to enable the energy transition.

Our mission is to re-design the backbone of the energy and chemical industry to make it more competitive and unlock new ways to produce and purify essential molecules. We bring together a dynamic group of scientists, engineers, business professionals, and operators from all over the world to develop and commercialize cutting-edge solutions that can reduce the impact of gas separations on the environment while increasing the economic incentive for our customers.

Join us! Together, we can create a future where cleaner, more abundant, and reliable energy is available to everyone, and more sustainable industrial processes become the norm.

Position Overview

Osmoses Inc. is seeking a Membrane Engineering Research Associate with a strong foundation in materials science and engineering, and hands-on experience in membrane permeation testing, gas handling, and Swagelok component assembly. As part of the Product Development team, you will contribute to the design, scale-up, and validation of Osmoses’ gas separation membranes, from concept to commercial skidded systems. You will collaborate closely with Membrane Scientists, Chemists and Engineers to ensure product performance, reproducibility, and readiness for industrial deployment.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Work closely with membrane scientists in the development of hollow fiber gas separation membranes.
• Collaborate to develop methods for quality control of polymers, membranes, and small-scale membrane modules.
• Contribute to the development of scalable protocols for membrane manufacturing
• Conduct and optimize membrane permeation testing to characterize gas transport properties.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot gas separation test systems.
• Support performance validation of membrane modules and prototypes.
• Develop and maintain detailed SOPs, laboratory records, and technical reports.
• Perform data acquisition, logging, and analysis to guide product design and optimization.
• Ensure a safe, organized, and efficient laboratory environment, and contribute to continuous process improvements.
  
  

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering (or related fields) or equivalent work experience.
• At least 0-2 yrs work experience with hands-on laboratory experience is a must.
• Coursework and laboratory experience in polymer science, chemical separations, and transport phenomena.
• Prior experience with characterization of membrane separation.
• Experience with handling gas cylinders, Swagelok components and fabrication of lab scale membrane modules.
• Course work and hands-on experience in polymer characterization tools including but not limited to TGA, SEM, NMR, GC, GPC.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of chemists, Chemical/Mechanical engineers, and material scientists.
• Self-starter, team player and ability to work in a creative, ambiguous, and fast-paced environment.
• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Interest to work on semi-industrial scale manufacturing.
  
  

What We Can Offer You

• Opportunity to contribute to addressing one of the biggest environmental challenges of this century.
• Work in the heart of the most innovative square mile in the world and the most exciting hub for clean tech.
• High leadership and growth potential joining at a critical stage a company with strong momentum backed by leading venture capital firms.
• Opportunity to learn from leading experts in the field.
• Access to competitive salary and equity packages.
  
  

Qualities we’re looking for

• Collaborative Team Player - You thrive in a team environment, actively seek diverse perspectives, and leverage collective strengths to find the best solutions.
• Accountable & Transparent - You’re highly organized, communicate progress openly, and proactively adjust plans when challenges arise—always with a collaborative mindset.
• Clear & Impactful Communicator - You excel at both written and verbal communication, presenting research-backed, data-informed ideas to internal teams and external partners with clarity and confidence.
• Agile & Adaptable - Comfortable in a fast-paced startup environment, you’re quick to learn, willing to pivot, and ready to build expertise in new domains to support business needs.
• Safety-First Mindset - You prioritize the safety and well-being of yourself and your team in every aspect of your work.
• Technically Rigorous & Analytical - You bring strong problem-solving skills, sound reasoning, and a commitment to high technical standards.
• Detail-Oriented & Self-Directed - You manage multiple priorities with accuracy and focus, working independently and collaboratively to drive results. You’re self-motivated and team-minded.
• Resilient & Growth-Oriented - You approach challenges with optimism and determination, maintaining a solution-focused mindset and a hunger to grow, adapt, and succeed.
  
  

Our commitment

You belong at Osmoses!

Osmoses is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to these or any other characteristics protected by law.

If you're excited about making a positive impact on the environment and being part of an innovative team, we'd love to hear from you! Apply now and let's shape a greener future together!