Sr. Scientist, Adhesives

Lyten, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 128,000 - 192,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tier-based bonus

Equity

Healthcare

Dental

Vision

401K

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Lyten, Inc. is seeking a Senior Scientist, Adhesives to lead development of next‑generation adhesives and thermal material formulations for high‑performance industrial applications.

You will build formulations from raw materials, qualify suppliers, and validate through stability, mechanical, and performance testing while aligning with customer needs. The role focuses on scaling lab formulations to pilot and production batches, addressing demanding thermal management challenges, and collaborating

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or related field with 3+ years of industry or postdoctoral formulation experience.
• Strong fundamentals in polymer chemistry, rheology, and cure chemistry.
• Hands-on lab experience with formulation, mixing, and characterization equipment.
• Ability to design and interpret DOEs independently.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform general lab tasks.

Responsibilities

• Formulate and optimize adhesives and thermal solutions chemistries to hit target specs.
• Characterize formulations using rheometry, DSC/TGA, thermal conductivity, and mechanical tests.
• Design and run reliability test protocols and interpret failure modes.
• Lead root-cause troubleshooting on formulation issues.
• Develop new TIM formulations and chemistries to expand the product portfolio.
• Collaborate with process engineering to scale lab formulations to pilot and production batches.
• Translate semiconductor thermal requirements into formulation specs.
• Document formulations, test protocols, and results; support IP filings.
• Provide regular technical updates on formulation progress and tests.

Skills

Polymer chemistry

Rheology

Lab formulation

DOE design

Solvent handling

Education

Master’s degree in Chemistry/Materials Science/Chemical Engineering

PhD preferred

Tools

Rheometer

DSC

TGA

Laser flash

Job description

Lyten and Our Mission

Lyten is leading an industrial revolution through Lyten 3D Graphene™, a breakthrough supermaterial unlocking a new generation of products — from lithium–sulfur batteries and energy storage systems to concrete admixtures, lightweight composites, and next‑generation sensors that are revolutionizing industries. Together, these innovations are making a massive global improvement and driving real‑world impact across energy, mobility, construction, and defense. At Lyten, we believe the most meaningful careers begin with purpose — and with people who want to make a difference. We’re not just developing advanced supermaterials — we’re about to change the world as we know it, reshaping how energy is stored, how products are built, and how progress is made. We’re entering an exciting growth phase, scaling production across the U.S. and Europe and expanding our team of engineers, scientists, and innovators.

Senior Scientist, Adhesives

Lyten is seeking a Senior Scientist, Adhesives to lead the development of next‑generation adhesives and thermal material formulations for high‑performance industrial applications, building new formulations from raw materials rather than adapting existing ones. This role is at the center of a growing materials portfolio, directly shaping products that address some of the most demanding thermal management challenges in the industry. This is an applied, commercial product development role spanning the full formulation lifecycle: screening and characterizing raw materials and fillers, qualifying suppliers, building formulations from first principles, and validating them through stability, mechanical, and performance testing, while working with product management to align formulation direction with customer and market requirements. We're seeking candidates with a proven track record of bringing materials from the lab into scaled manufacturing, rather than purely academic or fundamental research experience, and whose background is built on working with raw materials rather than finished adhesive products.

Responsibilities

• Formulate and optimize adhesives and thermal solutions chemistries, tuning filler loading, dispersion, cure chemistry, and rheology modifiers to hit target thermal conductivity, mechanical compliance, and cure profile specs.
• Characterize formulations using rheometry, DSC/TGA, thermal conductivity analysis, and mechanical testing (compression set, hardness) to validate performance against spec.
• Design and run reliability test protocols (thermal cycling, high‑temp/high‑humidity aging, pump‑out resistance, reflow exposure) and interpret failure modes against end‑use requirements.
• Lead root‑cause troubleshooting on formulation issues surfaced by customers, QA, or manufacturing, from hypothesis through corrective formulation change.
• Develop new TIM formulations and chemistries to expand the product portfolio, from initial concept through lab‑scale proof of formulation.
• Collaborate with process engineering to scale lab formulations to pilot and production batches, adjusting formulations for mixing, dispensing, and cure equipment constraints.
• Partner with product management and customers to translate semiconductor thermal requirements (die‑level, package‑level, system‑level) into formulation specs.
• Provide feedback and specifications to the materials team, translating product goals into clear material requirements.
• Document formulations, test protocols, and results; support IP capture and patent filings.
• Provide regular technical updates to the team on formulation progress, test results, and troubleshooting outcomes.
• Stay current on TIM, adhesives, and thermal management literature and competitive landscape.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or related field with 3+ years of industry or postdoctoral formulation experience in polymer/adhesives formulation.
• Strong fundamentals in polymer chemistry, rheology, and cure chemistry (addition‑cure or condensation‑cure silicones, or analogous thermoset/thermoplastic systems).
• Hands‑on lab experience with formulation, mixing, and characterization equipment (rheometer, DSC, TGA, laser flash/thermal conductivity testing).
• Ability to design and interpret DOEs independently.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform general lab physical tasks (standing, bending, repetitive mixing/dispensing motions) for extended periods.
• Comfortable working with solvents and chemical formulations under standard PPE and fume hood protocols.

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or related field with 3+ years of industry experience.
• Direct experience formulating thermal interface materials (gap fillers, pads, greases, or PCMs).
• Experience designing and running reliability testing protocols and interpreting failure data.
• Track record of troubleshooting formulation or manufacturing issues to root cause.
• Familiarity with semiconductor packaging thermal requirements (CPU/GPU/ASIC cooling, die‑attach, heat spreader interfaces).
• Experience with filler systems (boron nitride, aluminum oxide, aluminum nitride, graphite) and dispersion/loading optimization.
• Exposure to scale‑up from lab to pilot/production.

Compensation and Benefits

Compensations Range: The expected base salary range for this position is between $128,200.00 - $192,400.00. The level of pay within the range will depend on a variety of job‑related factors that may include location, relevant prior experience and/or education, or particular skills and expertise.

• tier based bonus
• equity
• healthcare
• dental
• vision
• corporate discounts
• paid holidays
• PTO
• sick time
• 401K
• employee relocation plan (if applicable)

Export/ITAR Compliance Disclosure

Export/ITAR Compliance Disclosure: Certain positions within Lyten, Inc. require compliance with export control laws and, as a result, all interviewed candidates will be screened pre‑interview to determine their eligibility in light of export restrictions. This position requires access to technology, software and other information that is subject to governmental access control restrictions, due to export controls. Employment in this position is conditioned on the continued availability of government authorization to authorize release of such items, to the extent required, including without limitation an export license, or other documentation required to establish authorization to receive access to such items. Company may delay commencement of employment, rescind an offer of employment, terminate employment, and/or may modify job responsibilities, compensation, benefits, and/or access to Company facilities and information systems, as Company deems appropriate, in order to ensure compliance with applicable government access control restrictions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lyten is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. EEO Employer/Vet/Disabled.

Why Work at Lyten

At Lyten, you’ll be part of a team that’s redefining what’s possible in energy, materials, and manufacturing. We’re not just imagining the future — we’re building it today with breakthrough technologies that are changing how products are made and how industries innovate. Our people are the heart of that mission. From world‑class scientists and engineers to creative problem‑solvers in operations, manufacturing, and commercialization, every member of the Lyten team plays a role in turning bold ideas into real‑world impact. We believe that the best work happens when you’re doing great things in the world — with people you like. Collaboration, curiosity, and a shared sense of purpose drive everything we do.

What You’ll Find at Lyten

A mission that matters: Contribute directly to solving complex challenges in energy, mobility, and materials innovation. Cutting‑edge innovation: Work on technologies at the intersection of materials science, energy storage, and advanced manufacturing that strengthen energy security and local supply chains. Extraordinary people: Join a team of talented, friendly, and down‑to‑earth innovators who support, challenge, and inspire one another every day. Teamwork and culture: Experience a workplace built on trust, respect, and shared success — where collaboration fuels breakthroughs and everyone’s ideas are heard. Global impact: Help scale new materials and energy solutions that reinforce industrial resilience across the U.S. and Europe. Career growth: Be part of a fast‑moving company entering a commercial growth phase, with opportunities to lead, learn, and make your mark. Purpose‑driven values: Thrive in an environment that celebrates ingenuity, optimism, and meaningful progress — together.

Lyten offers the opportunity to do the most important work of your career — helping build the technologies that will power the next century of innovation. Join us, and help transform industries, communities, and the planet with friends who share your drive to make a difference. Founded in 2015 in Silicon Valley, California, Lyten is transforming the future of energy and materials innovation to build a stronger, more resilient world. Our breakthrough innovation, Lyten 3D Graphene™, is a brand‑new supermaterial that enables the creation of products that perform better and cost less. Lyten is rapidly scaling operations across the U.S. and Europe. Our lithium–sulfur (Li‑S) batteries—free from nickel, manganese, cobalt, and graphite—deliver higher energy density and lighter weight while enabling a more secure, independent supply chain and a next‑generation alternative to traditional lithium‑ion chemistry. The acquisition of Northvolt’s assets in California, Poland, Sweden, and Germany has established a strong foundation for Lyten’s global energy storage growth, including Europe’s largest Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) manufacturing facility. Beyond battery systems, Lyten’s platform technology extends to high‑performance concrete admixtures, advanced composites, adhesives, and sensors, redefining material performance across industries from automotive and aerospace to construction and defense. Lyten has raised over $625 million in equity and received support from the U.S. Export‑Import Bank to provide up to $650 million in financing for international customer energy storage projects. Recognized as one of Fast Company’s “Most Innovative Energy Companies,” one of TIME’s “Top Green Technology Companies,” and a Silicon Valley Defense Group Top 100 National Security Company, Lyten is leading the next wave of high‑performance materials and energy systems that enhance energy security and supply chain resilience. Our lithium–sulfur batteries have been selected to power Chrysler’s Halcyon Concept EV. Behind every Lyten innovation is a world‑class team of scientists, engineers, and business leaders from some of the most respected technology, energy, and manufacturing companies — all united by a shared mission to make a lasting global impact. We’re entering an exciting growth phase — expanding production, launching new products, and hiring exceptional talent across engineering, operations, manufacturing, and commercialization. If you’re ready to shape the next era of advanced materials and product innovation — while working alongside some of the brightest minds in science and engineering — join Lyten and help us build the next industrial revolution.