AIC-PEARL Lab Intern Postion

At Aquatech, we tackle the challenges of water scarcity and complexity by leveraging technology, expertise, and financing to deliver comprehensive solutions that reduce carbon and recycled water footprint. As a leading global provider of water and process technology solutions, we help the world's most recognized companies achieve their sustainability and operational goals by implementing innovative approaches for water reuse, desalination, minimal and zero liquid discharge, and critical minerals recovery. Our work catalyzes the transition toward a more sustainable future and showcases our commitment to addressing water's role in climate adaptation. Learn more at www.aquatech.com.  

Aquatech has an immediate opening for a PEARL Lab Intern based in our Canonsburg, Pennsylvania laboratory.

This is a full-time, in-office internship in which the intern will support pilot-scale lithium process development and laboratory operations. The PEARL Lab Intern will gain hands-on experience operating and troubleshooting pilot equipment, collecting and analyzing process data, and supporting scale-up efforts for industrial separation systems. The intern will work closely with experienced engineers and technicians in a fast-paced, applied engineering environment focused on real-world deployment.

Job Description:

• Assist with the setup, operation, and monitoring of pilot-scale lithium process equipment.
• Support integrated system testing, troubleshooting, and process optimization activities.
• Collect, log, and analyze process data, including flow rates, pressures, temperatures, and chemical dosing information.
• Support mass balance calculations, process performance tracking, and test documentation.
• Assist with laboratory sample preparation and analytical testing.
• Help maintain pilot and laboratory equipment, organize the lab workspace, and update standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Participate in safety meetings and contribute to safe laboratory and pilot-area practices.
• Support preparation of technical summaries, internal reports, and test records.

Skill Requirements:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic understanding of mass balances, fluid systems, and process equipment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; familiarity with additional data analysis tools is a plus.
• Demonstrated research, laboratory, or internship experience through coursework or prior employment.

Internship:

Aquatech internships are full time, in-office positions (five days per week, 40 hours per week). The internship program is temporary employment that lasts for a maximum duration of ninety (90) days. Successful completion of this internship will provide you with invaluable skills in the water treatment and lithium processing industries and make a compelling addition to your professional journey.

Essential Functions:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above and below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Physical Job Demands:

Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Standing work most of the time.

• Candidates must be currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, environmental engineering, or a related field, with an expected graduation date no later than June 2027.
• Research or laboratory experience gained through coursework or a previous internship is required.