Material Scientist
Polygone
New Brunswick, NJ, USA
Posted on Dec 26, 2025
PolyGone is seeking a full-time Material Scientist to enhance our filtration’s efficacy and advance lab analysis protocols.Job Description:Application Deadline: 01/01/2026Who 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 Material Scientist to join our founding team and help us build a world-class company from the ground up.What is the role?Your Responsibilities:- Optimize analysis protocols for water samples- Lead the research of filter advancement in terms of composition, and geometry, and conduct verification tests- Work with the research team and external collaborators to collect and analyze sample data- Work with external collaborators for publications- Participate in client meetings for technical support- Develop a data collection and sharing protocol to consolidate data with other researchers in the fieldHard Requirements:- An advanced degree (Ph.D. preferred) 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)- Work authorization for the United States