Part Time Lab Analyst Assistant
Company background:
- PolyGone Systems is a cleantech company dedicated to tackling the growing issue of microplastic pollution in our waterways with its unique filtration technology. Co-founded by Forbes 30 Under 30 fellows Nathaniel Banks and Yidian Liu, PolyGone offers one-stop solutions for microplastic analysis, monitoring, and removal, serving river, lake, and water treatment facilities. Their innovative systems are already in operation across Canada, the USA, and Singapore, helping to protect water ecosystems from harmful microplastics.
Research Internship Description:
- Responsibilities:
- Assist in microplastic sample collection and analysis
- Attend meetings with collaborators and clients
- Produce lab reports
- Assist in the R&D of our proprietary material for the filter
- Site visits
- Hard Requirements:
- Must commit at least 15 hours per week to this position
- Must be able to access our lab located at the New Jersey Bioscience Center in New Brunswick, NJ
- Must attend the lab in person 2 days a week
- Must have at least 1 semester of experience in a wet lab
- Ideal Candidate:
- Have knowledge of lab safety practices
- Knows basic lab operations including vacuum filtration, using a fume hood, and microscopy
- Knows how to use FTIR and/or Pyrolysis GC-MS is a HUGE plus
- Have prior work experience
- Passionate about environmental challenges and our mission at PolyGone
- Interested in working with startups
- Flexible and proactive in problem-solving
- Responsible and committed to the assigned tasks
- Efficient, efficient, efficient
- Benefits:
- Competitive stipend
- Bonus based on performance
- Internship Certificate
- Opportunities to learn about and become involved in marketing strategies, early-stage fundraising processes, transforming design and technology into commercialized products, website development
- We support international students with CPT (can provide offer letter and supporting documents)
- Application method:
- Step 1: Apply via this link: https://forms.gle/Z9z4jFCtaRckaigbA
- Step 2: Email your CV with the proof of research and send it to info@polygonesystems.com
Email title: Internship Application_Lab Analyst Assistant