Intern – Water-Tech R&D

Aqvita is pioneering
functional drinking water innovation
through its patented
MixFusion dosing system
, which enables precise infusion of essential minerals such as magnesium and calcium into purified water. This internship of three months is designed to support the
technical validation
of the system, with a strong focus on
calibration, measurement, and modeling
of the mineral dosing process.

The intern will play a key role in advancing our innovation project by conducting hands-on experimental work, collecting and analyzing data, and ensuring the reproducibility and stability of our dosing methods. Their expertise in chemistry, environmental engineering, or related disciplines is crucial to guarantee that our functional water solutions meet both
scientific standards and public health objectives
.

Key Outcomes

By the end of the internship, the candidate will have:

• Gained
  practical experience
  in applied water-tech R&D, working directly on a patented innovation.
• Developed competencies in
  analytical measurement techniques
  (e.g., TDS, conductivity, pH), data collection, and experimental validation.
• Strengthened skills in
  data interpretation, reproducibility testing, and process calibration
  for functional water systems.
• Contributed tangible results to Aqvita's
  innovation project objectives
  , including validated performance data and reporting that supports the scaling of MixFusion.
• Experienced collaboration with engineers, external R&D partners, and stakeholders in a
  multi-disciplinary, international innovation ecosystem
  .

Activities

• Conduct recurrent measurements of mineral dosing performance (e.g., TDS monitoring, water quality checks).
• Assist in calibration and validation protocols of the dosing system.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret experimental data to assess dosing reproducibility.
• Support documentation and reporting of results to project partners.
• Collaborate closely with Aqvita engineers and external R&D experts.

Who are we looking for?

Education:
Currently enrolled in a
Bachelor's or Master's program
in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Biotechnology, Food Technology, Computer Engineering or a related field.

Technical Interests:
Strong motivation to work on
functional drinking water, functional beverages, mineral chemistry, and applied R&D
with public health and sustainability impact.

Skills:

• Familiarity with analytical methods such as
  TDS, conductivity, and pH measurement
  (experience is a plus, but training can be provided).
• Hands-on, detail-oriented, and comfortable with experimental work in a lab or pilot environment.
• Strong data collection and interpretation skills, with an analytical mindset.

Soft Skills:

• Good communication skills in
  English
  (Dutch or French is an advantage).
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively in a team.
• Curious, proactive, and eager to learn in an entrepreneurial start-up environment.

What we offer

What Aqvita Offers

• A chance to join a
  young, innovative startup
  that is reinventing drinking water with patented technology.
• Hands-on experience in the lab, working with real systems that infuse magnesium and calcium into water.
• Learning opportunities in
  measurement, calibration, and data analysis
  using tools like TDS meters, conductivity and pH sensors.
• Guidance and mentoring from our team, plus exposure to
  external experts and international R&D partners
  .
• The opportunity to contribute directly to a project with
  public health and sustainability impact
  .
• A supportive environment where your work matters and can help shape the next steps of our innovation.