Formulations & Characterization Engineer I

Lila Sciences; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Lila Sciences in Cambridge, MA is seeking an Associate Engineer/Engineer I to join the Formulations and Characterization team. You will perform hands-on material formulation characterization and mechanical testing with polymer-based materials using state-of-the-art automation.

You will gain experience with wet labs, SOPs, and cross-shift collaboration while contributing to scalable processes and data-rich experiments in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Physics, Chemical/Materials Engineering or equivalent lab experience.
• 1 year of bench top/wet lab experience in an industrial setting with characterization and mechanical testing (peel and shear required).
• Experience with coatings, solutions, adhesives, paints, or elastic materials.
• Exposure to acids and bases, fume hoods, and powders.
• Experience in high-throughput production with focus on scalability and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Conduct rheological, thermal and chemical characterization of formulations and perform mechanical tests.
• Characterize and test polymer-based specimens; perform tensile, peel, and shear testing.
• Prepare reagents, solutions, test specimens and consumables for cross-shift continuity.
• Follow SOPs to ensure accuracy, reproducibility and throughput.
• Monitor workflow, troubleshoot issues, and escalate when needed for shift continuity.
• Record and organize experimental data with high attention to detail.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and streamline processes across shifts.
• Flag unusual features for scientist review.
• Collaborate with scientists and engineers on projects across life/physical sciences.

Skills

Peel and shear testing

Characterization & mechanical testing

Pipetting & chemical handling

Synthesis & materials testing

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry/Physics/Materials Engineering

Equivalent laboratory experience

Tools

Centrifuges

Pipettes

Ovens

Glove box

Pumps

Job description

Lila Sciences in Cambridge, MA is seeking an Associate Engineer/Engineer I to join the Formulations and Characterization team. You will perform hands-on material formulation characterization and mechanical testing with polymer-based materials using state-of-the-art automation.

You will gain experience with wet labs, SOPs, and cross-shift collaboration while contributing to scalable processes and data-rich experiments in a dynamic environment.