Co-Op: Materials Science in Heterogeneous Catalysis & AI

Lila Sciences, Inc.; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Lila Sciences, Inc. in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Co-Op in Materials Science, Heterogeneous Catalysis to join the Alewife site and help build and run high-throughput workflows for catalyst synthesis, characterization, and performance testing.

You will work hands-on in the lab preparing catalyst samples, running reactor tests, and analyzing data to identify trends in structure, composition, and catalytic performance. This co-op offers real ownership and exposure to automated, data-rich science.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Masters or PhD program in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field.
• Hands-on lab experience with materials synthesis or catalyst testing.
• Working knowledge of characterization techniques (XRD, BET, TGA, FTIR, or similar).
• Ability to handle chemicals safely and follow lab safety protocols.
• Strong attention to detail in experimental execution and record keeping.
• Clear written and verbal communication of experimental results.

Responsibilities

• Synthesize heterogeneous catalysts and prepare samples for performance testing.
• Run batch and flow reactor tests, measuring activity, selectivity, and stability.
• Characterize materials using techniques such as XRD, BET, TGA, or chemisorption.
• Analyze experimental data to identify structure and composition trends.
• Support automated and high-throughput synthesis workflows with the engineering team.
• Document protocols and results, and present findings to the team.

Skills

Lab experience

HT workflows

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Masters or PhD candidate

Tools

XRD

BET

TGA

FTIR

Job description

Lila Sciences, Inc. in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Co-Op in Materials Science, Heterogeneous Catalysis to join the Alewife site and help build and run high-throughput workflows for catalyst synthesis, characterization, and performance testing.

You will work hands-on in the lab preparing catalyst samples, running reactor tests, and analyzing data to identify trends in structure, composition, and catalytic performance. This co-op offers real ownership and exposure to automated, data-rich science.