Lab Scientist
Polygone
New Brunswick, NJ, USA
Posted on Oct 27, 2025
PolyGone is hiring a Full-Time Lab Scientist (Microplastics & Water Treatment)Full-Time Lab Scientist Description:Application Deadline: 10/15/2025Who are we:PolyGone is transforming the $200B water treatment industry with the first scalable solution for microplastic pollution. There is an urgent need to remove microplastics that contaminate over 90% of drinking and wastewater sources, exposing billions of people to their toxic chemical additives. PolyGone has developed a patented filtration media that passively captures <1 mm microplastics from treatment effluents, reservoirs, and rivers, achieving a 98% lab removal efficiency. Within 2 years, we have launched the world’s first industrial microplastic treatment pilot, set to capture 580M+ microplastics annually. As a seed-stage venture-backed startup, we are scaling our proprietary system and deploying pilots across North America. We are now hiring a Mechanical Engineer to join our founding team and help us build a world-class company from the ground up.What is the role?We are seeking a Lab Scientist to boost our media’s efficacy and advance lab analysis protocols that power real-world impact.. You are expected to start the role no later than February 1st, 2026.Your Responsibilities:- Optimize & standardize analysis protocols for water samples- Lead R&D on filter media composition & geometry; design/run verification tests- Collaborate with our research team & external partners to collect, manage, and analyze data- Co-author technical reports & publications with collaborators- Join client meetings to provide clear, technical support- Build a data collection & sharing framework to align methods across the fieldHard Requirements:- An advanced degree (Ph.D) in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering, Polymer Chemistry, Material Science, or Environmental Engineering- 5+ years working in a wet lab- Excellent communication skills, with English language speaking, writing, and presentation skills being a must.- Prior work experience in a research-track position, 2 recommendation letters required- Work on-site in our lab in New Brunswick, NJ (car ownership highly recommended )- Strong hands-on experience for assembly and troubleshooting- Have work authorization to work in the USA