Independent Research Engineer – Formulations & Devices

Tynt Technologies; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Tynt Technologies in Boulder, CO is seeking a Research Assistant to conduct hands-on experimental work in our dynamic light control platform. You will own problems from question to conclusion, design experiments, prepare formulations, test devices, and interpret data to drive next steps.

This role is deeply hands-on, requires independence, and involves reading literature and patents to bring new techniques to the table.

Qualifications

• BS in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or related field (MS/PhD welcome).
• 2+ years hands-on industrial or applied research experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently from question to conclusion.
• Comfort with wet chemistry, formulation work, and standard analytical methods.
• Ability to digest literature and translate to practical experiments.
• Adaptable to shifting priorities and ambiguity.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Independently design, run, and interpret experiments, with test matrices, controls, and success criteria.
• Prepare, test, and iterate on chemical formulations and R&D devices.
• Review literature and patents and apply findings to current experiments.
• Propose new ideas with reasoning and evidence to the team.
• Diagnose process and formulation failures and implement corrective actions.
• Analyze data, summarize findings, and recommend next steps.
• Improve and document protocols for reproducibility and throughput.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot lab equipment.
• Record results in experimental databases and maintain a clean, safe lab.

Skills

Independent researcher

Experimental design

Wet chemistry

Literature review

Data interpretation

Documentation

Communication

Education

BS in Chemistry, Materials Science, or Chemical Engineering (MS/PhD welcome)

Job description

Tynt Technologies in Boulder, CO is seeking a Research Assistant to conduct hands-on experimental work in our dynamic light control platform. You will own problems from question to conclusion, design experiments, prepare formulations, test devices, and interpret data to drive next steps.

This role is deeply hands-on, requires independence, and involves reading literature and patents to bring new techniques to the table.