Research And Development Chemist

Lattek; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative startup is seeking a passionate chemist to join their team at the intersection of advanced molecular engineering and consumer health. This role involves synthesizing and optimizing novel materials for practical applications, collaborating directly with leading experts in the field. You will have the opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking projects that aim to transform scientific research into real-world solutions. If you have a strong background in chemistry and a desire to make a meaningful impact, this is the perfect opportunity to grow in a dynamic environment while working on exciting challenges.

Benefits

Health benefits

Equity package

Direct collaboration with experts

Ground-floor opportunity

Work on meaningful problems

Qualifications

• Extensive hands-on MOF/COF experience—synthesis, modification, testing.
• Ability to iterate between design, functional testing, and application.
• Passion for translating materials from research to products.

Responsibilities

• Synthesize and functionalize MOFs/COFs for selective molecule filtration.
• Work alongside Prof. Yaghi's lab and Lattek's product/engineering teams.
• Research regeneration cycles, stability factors, and consumer-grade formulations.

Skills

MOF/COF synthesis

Functional testing

Research and development

Analytical skills

Education

PhD in Chemistry

MS in Materials Science

MS in Chemical Engineering

Tools

PXRD

FTIR

NMR

SEM

TEM

Flow reactors

Batch reactors

Job description

Direct message the job poster from Lattek

Founder @ Lattek. X-Meta Product Manager and Stanford Alum

$125K base pay, 3% Lattek equity, and health benefits

About Lattek Labs

Prof. Omar Yaghi, reticular chemistry inventor, serves as our Chief Scientist and your direct supervisor. We partner with UC Berkeley to transform advanced molecular engineering into practical applications. https://chemistry.berkeley.edu/people/omar-yaghi

The Role

Join a deep-tech startup at the convergence of reticular chemistry, health, and design. Help develop the material foundation for a new product category by designing, optimizing, and scaling novel MOFs/COFs for consumer applications.

Responsibilities

• Synthesize and functionalize MOFs/COFs for selective molecule filtration, particularly ethanol
• Work alongside Prof. Yaghi's lab and Lattek's product/engineering teams
• Test materials under realistic operating conditions
• Research regeneration cycles, stability factors, and consumer-grade formulations
• Support IP development and scale-up strategies

What You Bring

• PhD or MS in Chemistry, Materials Science, or Chemical Engineering
• Extensive hands-on MOF/COF experience—synthesis, modification, testing
• Ability to iterate between design, functional testing, and application
• Bonus: flow synthesis, polymer scaffolds, GRAS/safety, sorbent regeneration experience
• Ideal: passion for translating materials from research to products

Tools We Use

PXRD, BET, FTIR, TGA, NMR, UV-Vis, SEM, TEM, flow reactors, gloveboxes, batch reactors

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Direct collaboration with Prof. Yaghi and UC Berkeley
• Ground-floor opportunity with an early-stage team
• Work on meaningful problems in consumer health and wellness
• Competitive salary and first-employee equity package
• Culture that values scientific rigor, product excellence, and mission focus

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Technology, Information and Internet

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