Research Intern

Position Summary

This role is responsible for supporting experimental testing and analysis related to UV/VUV reactor performance, including operating lab equipment, collecting and managing samples, performing chemical analyses, and organizing experimental data. The role contributes to the development of clean, traceable datasets and supports the analysis of treatment performance trends, correlations, and contaminant kinetics to help inform process understanding and predictive modeling.

Detailed Role Responsibilities

• Operate and conduct experimental trials on a UV/VUV reactor to evaluate the removal efficiency of specific compounds.
• Collect and handle samples during testing phases, ensuring proper traceability and sample integrity.
• Perform instrumental chemical analyses using HPLC techniques, as well as measure key process parameters including total and free chlorine.
• Organize and structure experimental data into Excel spreadsheets, creating clean, well-organized, and traceable databases from raw outputs.
• Analyze collected datasets to identify trends, correlations, and develop a predictive model for contaminant kinetics.

Desired Behaviors and Qualifications

 Veralto Core Behaviors

• Apply Insights – Listen to stakeholders, apply critical thinking, and cultivate breakthrough operational results.
• Instill Trust – Act with integrity, transparency, and accountability.
• Deliver Results – Translate strategy into execution, champion continuous improvement, and drive sustainable outcomes.
• Win as a Team – Promote collaboration, empower diverse perspectives, and foster inclusion and well‑being.

Role Specific Behaviors.

• Applies a scientific and quality-focused mindset by following test plans, procedures, and protocols accurately while recognizing when observations or results require clarification or escalation.
• Demonstrates strong attention to sample integrity and traceability by carefully labeling, handling, documenting, and managing samples throughout each stage of testing.
• Maintains disciplined data practices by organizing raw outputs into clean, accurate, and reusable datasets that support analysis, reporting, and future modeling work.
• Uses analytical thinking to identify trends, correlations, anomalies, and potential drivers in experimental results, connecting data insights to treatment performance and contaminant kinetics.
• Collaborate effectively with engineering and laboratory stakeholders by communicating test progress, observations, data issues, and analysis findings in a clear and timely manner.
• Promotes safe, efficient, and continuous improvement-oriented lab practices by following safety expectations, maintaining an organized work environment, and identifying opportunities to improve testing workflow or data quality.

Qualifications

• Engineering knowledge through education or experience
• Creativity, problem-solving, and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Laboratory experience an asset.
• Data management and analysis skills
• Holds a valid driver’s license and has reliable transportation to get to facility

CRITICAL COMPETENCIES

• Strong data management skills with a methodical approach to structuring and organizing large sets of experimental results.
• Analytical problem-solving mindset, with the ability to interpret graphs and numerical data to derive functional models.
• Capability to work in a lab-environment, operating experimental apparatus and analytical instruments.
• Ability to learn new technical skills.
• Ability to manage time for efficient workflow and to maximize output.
• Ability to critically review procedures and suggest improvements.

Location

Onsite

Other Duties

The associate may be asked to perform other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties in this job classification.

Health & Safety

Health & Safety is a shared responsibility at Trojan Technologies and is built into every job function. All associates are expected to contribute to a safe workplace by following established policies, identifying risks, and supporting continuous improvement. Supervisors also have specific duties under the Occupational Health and Safety Act, and additional training will be provided as required.

At Veralto, we value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve.  Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes.
 

Unsolicited Assistance

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