Internship

Chemistry & Engineering Co-Op

Spring 2025

Posted on 8/28/2024

Via Separations

Via Separations

11-50 employees

Membrane technology for industrial filtration solutions

Industrial & Manufacturing
Energy

No H1B Sponsorship

Belmont, MA, USA

Position requires onsite presence in Watertown, MA.

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Requirements
  • Coursework in chemistry, physics or chemical engineering
  • Demonstrated hands-on project experience (coursework, extracurricular, and/or leisure)
  • US work authorization is required for this role
Responsibilities
  • Characterization of chemical samples using titration, refractometry, spectroscopy, viscometry, tensiometry and thermogravimetric analysis.
  • Independent operation of membrane test equipment for the evaluation of energy-efficient chemical separations.
  • Synthesis of functionalized nanoparticles for improved performance in chemical separations.
  • Documentation of experimental methods and results in lab notebook.
  • Summarization and discussion of experimental results in reports and internal team updated meetings.
  • Ability to work on a full-time basis from January - June 2025.

Via Separations specializes in industrial filtration technology, focusing on improving process efficiency and reducing costs for various industries. The company's main product is an advanced membrane platform that enhances filtration processes by using better materials. This technology can cut energy consumption by up to 90% compared to traditional thermal separation methods, which are widely used in industries like chemical manufacturing, food and beverage processing, pharmaceuticals, and water treatment. Via Separations differentiates itself from competitors by offering a unique membrane solution that not only saves energy but also boosts operational efficiency. The company's goal is to provide effective and cost-efficient separation methods to its clients, ensuring they can operate sustainably while achieving significant energy savings.

Company Stage

Grant

Total Funding

$55.7M

Headquarters

Watertown, Massachusetts

Founded

2017

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-21%

1 year growth

-29%

2 year growth

13%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The global membrane filtration market is growing at a 6.5% CAGR until 2026.
  • Via Separations received $38 million investment, boosting its growth and innovation.
  • Partnerships with DOE and Ahlstrom-Munksjö enhance technology validation and deployment.

What critics are saying

  • Emerging competitors may offer more cost-effective membrane solutions, threatening market share.
  • Dependence on government funding like DOE grants poses financial risks if reduced.
  • Supply chain disruptions could increase costs and delay membrane production.

What makes Via Separations unique

  • Via Separations offers a novel membrane technology reducing energy use by 90%.
  • The company targets 12% of US energy wasted in chemical separations annually.
  • Via's technology is scalable, demonstrated by a 10 million times scale-up from prototypes.

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