Lead Researcher
Core
Lead R&D researcher developing ion exchange (IX) membranes for electrodialysis to drive direct membrane sales and ensure best-in-class performance.
Role type
Senior IC membrane researcher (ion exchange)
Builds
IX membranes for electrodialysis systems
Domain
Water treatment / Chemical engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Ion exchange membrane fabrication, Membrane performance characterization, Design of Experiments (DOE), Statistical data analysis, Lab-scale electrodialysis testing, Field sample analysis, Vendor collaboration on substrates/monomers
Preferred skills
Scale-up of chemicals and equipment for pilot/production trials, Troubleshooting field problems, Process engineering recommendations
Technologies
Lab scale electrodialysis equipment, Design of Experiment (DOE) routines
Responsibilities
Perform membrane characterization testing (ionic resistance, mechanical properties, chemical resistance, ion selectivity), Prepare scale up chemicals and equipment for pilot and production trials, Refine membrane formulations through DOE testing, Run field return analyses to diagnose membrane health and support sales engineers, Work with vendors to source or develop new membrane substrates and monomers, Maintain records for intellectual property protection
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
