Research Associate – Physical Sciences (Multiple Roles)

Flagship Pioneering; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in AI-driven research seeks dynamic Research Associates to join their physical sciences team. This role involves executing innovative experiments in materials chemistry and collaborating with diverse teams to drive scientific discovery. Candidates should be pre-doctoral with a passion for research and demonstrate strong lab skills in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in a related field required.
• Proficient in lab techniques for materials synthesis.
• Strong commitment to lab safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute experiments for thermocatalytic processes.
• Analyze data and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Maintain accurate lab records and ensure compliance.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Laboratory Techniques

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, or related field

Tools

Python Programming

Job description

About Lila Sciences

Lila Sciences is the world’s first scientific superintelligence platform and autonomous lab for life, chemistry, and materials science. We are pioneering a new age of boundless discovery by building the capabilities to apply AI to every aspect of the scientific method. We are introducing scientific superintelligence to solve humankind's greatest challenges, enabling scientists to bring forth solutions in human health, climate, and sustainability at a pace and scale never experienced before. Learn more about this mission at www.lila.ai

At Lila, we are uniquely cross-functional and collaborative. We are actively reimagining the way teams work together and communicate. Therefore, we seek individuals with an inclusive mindset and a diversity of thought. Our teams thrive in unstructured and creative environments. All voices are heard because we know that experience comes in many forms, skills are transferable, and passion goes a long way.

If this sounds like an environment you’d love to work in, even if you only have some of the experience listed below, please apply.

Your Impact at Lila

Lila Sciences is seeking thoughtful and dynamic Research Associates to join our physical sciences team. The successful candidates will be responsible for developing and executing materials and chemistry experiments for human-in-loop and autonomous workflows. This role provides a unique opportunity to engage in innovative research and development activities across multiple disciplines, hone a diversity of skills, and help realize a new paradigm in scientific discovery. We anticipate making multiple hires to support a range of research activities in solid state materials and chemistry. We are passionate about training the next generation of research leaders for AI-driven science and are focused exclusively on pre-doctoral candidates under this opportunity.

️What You'll Be Building

• Design and execute experiments to investigate thermocatalytic processes.
• Work with the Physical Sciences team to design, execute, and monitor research workflows for a broad range of materials chemistries and functionalities.
• Analyze PVD process and materials characterization data and interpret results to identify trends and generate hypotheses.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including experimental and machine learning scientists, to synthesize materials for scientific objectives.
• Maintain accurate and detailed laboratory records and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
• Participate in troubleshooting and problem-solving activities to optimize experimental protocols.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• Demonstrated attention to detail in executing and interpreting materials and chemistry experiments
• Commitment to lab safety and fostering a culture of well-being for all colleagues
• Proficiency in a diversity of laboratory techniques spanning materials synthesis and characterization
• Effective and respectful written and verbal communication skills

Bonus Points For

• Experience synthesizing materials across multiple technical areas (e.g., energy, protective coatings, optics, catalysis)
• Experience with sample preparation, experiment execution, and data interpretation for XRD, SEM, XRF, and nanomechanical characterization
• Experience in chemical synthesis of solid-state materials
• Experience with heterogeneous catalysis and analytical chemistry
• Experience with python programming and data analytics

We’re All In

Lila Sciences iscommitted to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.

A Note to Agencies

Lila Sciences does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than candidates. The submission of unsolicited resumes by recruitment or staffing agencies to Lila Sciences or its employees is strictly prohibited unless contacted directly by Lila Science’s internal Talent Acquisition team. Any resume submitted by an agency in the absence of a signed agreement will automatically become the property of Lila Sciences, and Lila Sciences will not owe any referral or other fees with respect thereto.