Microplastic Lab Assistant (CO-OP)
Polygone
New Brunswick, NJ, USA
Posted on Dec 26, 2025
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 Microplastic Lab Assistant (CO-OP) to join our founding team and help us build a world-class company from the ground up.Job Description:Application Deadline: 04/15/2026We are seeking a Microplastic Lab Assistant (CO-OP) to support our research efforts. This role focuses on assisting with microplastic sample collection and analysis, providing hands-on support to enhance our filtration’s efficacy, and maintaining lab analysis protocols under the supervision of the lead scientist.Your Responsibilities:- Assist the lead scientist in microplastic sample collection and analysis- Support the R&D team in the development and testing of our proprietary filter material in terms of composition and geometry- Produce detailed lab reports of all analysis results for internal review and documentation- Work with external collaborators for publications- Attend meetings with the client for technical support- Participate in site visits for sample collection, installation support, and system monitoring- Help implement the data collection and sharing protocol to consolidate data with other researchers in the fieldHard Requirements:- Current enrollment in a Bachelor's degree program in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering, Polymer Chemistry, Material Science, or Environmental Engineering- At least 2 semesters of experience 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, 1 recommendation letter required- Work on-site in our lab in New Brunswick, NJ (car ownership highly recommended)- Have work authorization to work in the USAHow to apply:- The application can be submitted through the application form at https://forms.gle/JPBkYQG58Dpu8zRD6Applications without following the application instructions will not be considered.