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Associate Engineer/ Engineer I, Formulations and Characterization

Lila Sciences
Location
Cambridge, MA USA
Posted
1 month ago
Department
Autonomous Science Platform
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Physics, Chemical/Materials Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent laboratory experience)
  • 1 year of experience with bench top and wet lab environments in an industrial setting performing characterization and mechanical testing (must have peel and shear experience)
  • Hands-on experience characterizing, synthesizing, and testing materials such as coatings, solutions, adhesives, paints, and elastic materials
  • Experience working and disposing of acids and bases, synthesis in fume hoods, and handling powders
  • Experience working in high-throughput production environments with a focus on scalability, efficiency, and accuracy
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Nice to have
  • Additional familiarity with materials processing, mechanical testing techniques (tensile, tack, high temp), rheology, calorimetry (TGA/DSC), spectroscopy (IR), polymer-based systems, materials characterization (SAXS/WAXS, DLS/SLS, Optical Microscopy, Elemental Analysis)
  • Basic engineering skills for troubleshooting characterization tools such as centrifuges, pipettes, ovens, chemical handlers, glove box, and pumps
  • Familiarity with automated workflows and techniques to operate and generate custom scripts
What the job really is

The Associate Engineer / Engineer I will join the high-throughput Research Operations team, focusing on hands-on material formulation characterization using various synthesis techniques. Responsibilities include conducting rheological, thermal, and chemical measurements, performing mechanical testing on polymer-based specimens, and preparing materials for experiments. The role emphasizes collaboration with scientists and engineers, adherence to standard operating procedures, and continuous improvement of lab processes.

Benefits
  • Competitive base compensation with bonus potential and generous early-stage equity
  • Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Employer-paid life and disability insurance
  • Flexible time off with generous company wide holidays
  • Paid parental leave
  • Educational assistance program
Things to weigh
  • No specific mention of remote work options
  • Shift-based environment may not suit all candidates
  • Salary range provided only for U.S.-based positions, international salaries may differ
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