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PolyGone is seeking a full-time Material Scientist to enhance our filtration’s efficacy and advance lab analysis protocols. 

Job Description:

Application Deadline: 01/01/2026

Who 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 field

Hard 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

PolyGone is hiring a Full-Time Microplastic Lab Analyst

Job Description:

Application Deadline: 01/01/2026

Who 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 Microplastic Lab Analyst 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 Microplastic Lab Analyst 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. You are expected to start the role no later than June 1st, 2026.

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 field

Hard Requirements: 

• A bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Bio-engineering, Polymer Chemistry, Material Science, or Environmental Engineering

• Recent graduate or 1-3 years of experience 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, 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 USA

• Must be able to start on June 1st 2026; an earlier starting date is preferred

PolyGone is hiring a Full-Time Microplastic Lab Assistant (CO-OP)

Job Description:

Application Deadline: 01/01/2026

Who 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 Microplastic Lab Assistant (CO-OP) 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 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. You are expected to start the role no later than February 1st, 2026. Applicants must be currently enrolled students.

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 field

Hard 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 USA

• Must be able to start before February 1st 2026; an earlier starting date is preferred