Membrane Development Scientist : R&D

Research & Development Engineer/Scientist Membrane & Electrochemical Technologies

Position Title : Membrane Development Scientist

Location: Patancheru, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Department: Research & Development Membrane Technologies
Company: Ion Exchange (India) Ltd.

About the Role

Ion Exchange (India) Ltd. is seeking highly motivated, innovative, and research-oriented professionals to join its Membrane Technologies R&D team at Patancheru, Hyderabad. The selected candidate will contribute to the development of advanced ion-exchange membranes, electrochemical systems, electrolyzers, and hydrogen generation technologies for applications in water treatment, clean energy, and sustainability.

This role provides an excellent opportunity to work on cutting-edge membrane materials, electrochemical processes, electro dialysis systems, hydrogen production technologies, and next-generation separation solutions.

Educational Qualification

M.Sc. in:

• Chemistry
• Polymer Science
• Materials Science
• Electrochemistry
• Chemical Sciences

OR

M.Tech. in:

• Chemical Engineering
• Polymer Engineering
• Materials Engineering

Experience:

• Freshers with relevant academic projects are encouraged to apply.
• Candidates with 0-3 years of industrial or research experience will be preferred.

Preferred Technical Skills

Membrane Technology

• Ion Exchange Membrane (IEM) synthesis and fabrication
• Anion Exchange Membranes (AEM)
• Cation Exchange Membranes (CEM)
• Bipolar Membranes (BPM)
• Membrane casting, coating, and surface modification
• Membrane characterization and performance evaluation

Electrochemistry & Hydrogen Technologies

• Electrochemical testing and analysis
• Water electrolysis and hydrogen generation
• AEM electrolyzer operation and performance evaluation
• Membrane Electrode Assembly (MEA) fabrication and testing
• Electrode design and interface engineering
• Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS)
• Cyclic Voltammetry (CV)
• Potentiostat/Galvanostat operation

Materials Synthesis & Characterization

• Polymer synthesis and functionalization

• Nanomaterial synthesis

• Material characterization using:

• FTIR

• SEM

• TGA

• DSC

• XRD

• UV-Visible Spectroscopy

• Particle Size Analysis

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and synthesize advanced membrane materials for water treatment and electrochemical applications.
• Fabricate, optimize, and evaluate Membrane Electrode Assemblies (MEAs).
• Conduct electrochemical experiments and analyze performance data.
• Perform membrane characterization, testing, and quality assessment.
• Support the development of electrolyzer, electrodialysis, and electro-membrane technologies.
• Design experiments and interpret scientific results for process and product improvement.
• Maintain laboratory records, experimental data, and technical documentation.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and research summaries.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for product development and scale-up activities.
• Contribute to patent drafting, intellectual property generation, and scientific publications.

Desired Attributes

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Sound understanding of membrane science and electrochemistry.
• Ability to design experiments and interpret scientific data.
• Good technical writing and reporting capabilities.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Passion for innovation in sustainable water, energy, and environmental technologies.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and eager to learn new technologies.

Preferred Research Areas

Candidates with academic or industrial exposure in any of the following areas will have an added advantage:

• Hydrogen Production Technologies
• Electrolyzers (AEM/AWE)
• Fuel Cells
• Energy Storage Systems
• Electro dialysis
• Water Desalination
• Ion Exchange Membranes
• Electro-Membrane Processes
• Advanced Separation Technologies
• Sustainable Water Treatment Technologies

Join Ion Exchange (India) Ltd. and contribute to the development of next-generation technologies for a sustainable future.

Note

The above responsibilities represent the minimum requirements of the position. Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned by the Department Head or Management based on operational requirements. This document serves as a guideline and is subject to revision and modification as required by the organization responsibility.