Research Associate, Membrane Engineering

Role details

About Osmoses

The world runs on molecules. But separating and purifying them still consumes extraordinary amounts of energy. Industrial separations can account for up to 15% of global energy use, and at Osmoses, we are changing that with breakthrough membrane technology that makes essential gases more efficient, economical, and sustainable to produce and purify.

Our ambition goes far beyond building better membranes. We are creating a technology platform with the potential to transform how the energy and chemical industries produce, process, and purify essential gases. Building on successful field demonstration results, we are working to bring our technology to scale across markets including renewable natural gas, hydrogen, helium, and natural gas. Our mission is to make these essential industries more competitive and sustainable while helping meet the world's growing demand for affordable, reliable energy.

We bring together a passionate, international team of scientists, engineers, operators, and business professionals who thrive on turning bold ideas into reality. Join us to push the boundaries of what's possible and help build a future with cleaner, more abundant, and reliable energy!

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 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.
• Ability to periodically lift up to 20 kg.

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!

At Osmoses, we are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone is respected, valued, and empowered to contribute.

Osmoses is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

We provide reasonable accommodations throughout the application and interview process.

If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact and help transform the future of energy and industrial separations, we’d love to hear from you!