Chief Scientific Officer

A1 STEALTH LABS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative technology company in Singapore is seeking a Chief Scientific Officer (CSO) to drive the scientific strategy for their AI-driven laboratory platform focused on energy materials discovery. The ideal candidate will hold a PhD in Chemistry or a related field, possess expertise in electrochemistry, and demonstrate a proven track record in leading experimental research. This role offers substantial equity participation and the opportunity to shape the future of a globally scalable platform in a dynamic startup environment.

Benefits

Equity participation of up to 10%

Founding-level influence on scientific direction

Opportunity for transition into salaried executive role

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in electrochemistry, materials discovery, or catalysis.
• Proven experience leading experimental research in academic or industrial settings.

Responsibilities

• Define and own the scientific roadmap for energy materials.
• Translate complex research questions into scalable experimental workflows.
• Establish reproducible protocols for scientific rigor.
• Collaborate with engineering and AI teams for data acquisition.
• Lead collaborations with universities and research institutes.
• Contribute to grant applications and intellectual property development.

Skills

Expertise in electrochemistry

Materials discovery

Experimental research leadership

Ability to manage ambiguity

Education

PhD in Chemistry or related field

Job description

Job Summary

A1 Stealth Labs is developing an autonomous, AI-driven laboratory platform for energy materials discovery, including batteries, electrochemical catalysts, and carbon capture materials. We are seeking a Chief Scientific Officer (CSO) to lead scientific strategy, research direction, and experimental rigor across all discovery programs. This role is designed for a senior scientist who wishes to take a long-term leadership position in a deep-tech startup and contribute meaningfully to scientific direction, IP creation, and company value.

Responsibilities

• Define and own the scientific roadmap for energy materials, electrochemistry, and catalysis to drive innovation and discovery outcomes
• Translate complex research questions into scalable, automated experimental workflows to enhance laboratory efficiency and data quality
• Ensure scientific rigor by establishing reproducible protocols and maintaining high-quality documentation of experimental results
• Collaborate closely with engineering and AI teams to integrate scientific protocols into autonomous laboratory systems, enabling seamless operation and data acquisition
• Lead and support strategic collaborations with universities, research institutes, and industrial partners to expand research capabilities and impact
• Contribute to the preparation and submission of grant applications, technical reports, and intellectual property development to secure funding and protect innovations

Required competencies and certifications

• PhD in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or a related scientific discipline
• Demonstrated expertise in electrochemistry, materials discovery, catalysis, or energy-related research fields
• Proven experience leading experimental research programs in academic or industrial settings
• Ability to operate effectively within an early-stage startup environment, managing ambiguity and driving scientific progress

Preferred competencies and qualifications

• Experience in developing autonomous laboratory platforms or integrating AI with experimental workflows
• Track record of successful grant applications and intellectual property generation in scientific research

Compensation & Equity

• Equity participation of up to 10%, subject to role scope, time commitment, and vesting terms
• Equity structured under a Good Leaver framework, ensuring fair retention of vested equity in the event of role transition due to mutually agreed or non-fault circumstances
• Opportunity to transition into a salaried executive role upon successful fundraising or revenue milestones

Why Join

• Founding-level influence on scientific direction and platform architecture
• Opportunity to shape a globally scalable autonomous chemistry platform
• Meaningful equity participation aligned with long-term value creation