Laboratory Assistant

About the role

Gradiant is looking for a motivated Laboratory Assistant to join its New Product Initiatives (NPI) team. You will support the development of specialty chemical solutions for advanced membrane systems, gaining hands‑on experience in formulation testing, lab experimentation, and data‑driven product evaluation for water‑treatment applications.

Key responsibilities

• Design and execute experiments to evaluate formulations for scaling control, membrane cleaning, and biofouling mitigation.
• Conduct static beaker tests and dynamic membrane flow‑cell studies using synthetic and real process water.
• Prepare experimental setups, solutions, and supporting materials while adhering to laboratory safety and good lab practices.
• Analyze test data, identify trends, compare performance, and recommend improvements or next‑phase testing plans.
• Document findings through technical summaries, protocol updates, inventory records, and draft reporting templates.

Required profile

• Polytechnic or university student in Chemistry, Chemical/Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
• Interest in water chemistry, membrane processes, specialty chemicals, or industrial water treatment.
• 1–2 years of experience in the water industry (EPC, OEM, or technology companies preferred) is a plus.
• Strong curiosity, problem‑solving mindset, and a positive, can‑do attitude.
• Ability to follow lab protocols carefully and work safely in a fast‑paced, innovation‑driven environment.

Required skills

• Laboratory experimentation
• Data analysis
• Membrane testing (static beaker and flow‑cell studies)

What we offer

• Direct exposure to industrial R&D and new product initiatives.
• Opportunity to work on real challenges in membrane performance, scaling, and cleaning.
• Practical experience in formulation testing, lab experimentation, and data analysis.
• Collaboration with a team focused on high‑impact industrial problems.