High-Throughput Materials Discovery Scientist

Underwriters Laboratories Inc.; Skokie (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility

401(k) up to 5%

Retirement contribution 4%

Paid time off

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Underwriters Laboratories Inc. in Skokie, IL is seeking a Research Scientist III to translate manual procedures into scalable automated workflows for liquid and powder handling, synthesis, and analysis. You will enable high‑throughput exploration and instrument integration across multidisciplinary teams.

The role emphasizes automation, data pipelines, and reproducibility, with responsibilities including design, validation, and documentation of experiments in a safety-focused environment.

Qualifications

• PhD in a related field such as Chemistry, Materials Science, or Chemical Engineering.
• Strong background in laboratory automation and high-throughput workflows.
• Experience with data analysis, software tools, and reproducible research.
• Experience designing and executing complex experiments with collaborating teams.
• Proficiency in Python or similar scientific programming language.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize automated chemistry and high-throughput workflows for materials discovery.
• Translate manual procedures into scalable automated processes and data pipelines.
• Operate and troubleshoot laboratory automation platforms and analytical instruments.
• Collaborate with scientists and engineers to advance automation-enabled research initiatives.
• Document SOPs, validation protocols, and experimental results for traceability.

Skills

Lab automation

Python programming

Data analysis

Experimental design

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

PhD in Chemistry

PhD in Materials Science

PhD in Chemical Engineering

Tools

LIMS

ELN

API integration

JSON / SQL

Job description

Underwriters Laboratories Inc. in Skokie, IL is seeking a Research Scientist III to translate manual procedures into scalable automated workflows for liquid and powder handling, synthesis, and analysis. You will enable high‑throughput exploration and instrument integration across multidisciplinary teams.

The role emphasizes automation, data pipelines, and reproducibility, with responsibilities including design, validation, and documentation of experiments in a safety-focused environment.