Lila Sciences
Scientific Operations
Associate/EngineerI,ResOps,Synthesis
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“Associate / Engineer I, ResOps, Synthesis at Lila Sciences. Skills: materials synthesis, spectroscopy, microscopy, automation technologies, research operations. Perform materials synthesis for materials including zeolites, MOFS, coolants, quantum dots, and lipid nanoparticles. Prepare reagents, solutions/electrolytes, samples, and consumables to ensure seamless continuation of experiments across shifts”
Industry & Context.
troubleshoot common issues; troubleshoot synthesis tools
shift-based environment
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Physics, Chemical/Materials Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent laboratory experience), Attention to detail and organizational skills, 1 year of experience with bench top and wet lab environments an industrial setting with high throughout performing: pipetting, chemical handling, solution and sample preperation, high temperature annealing, Hand on experience synthesizing zeolites, MOFs, and powder materials, Experience working and disposing of acids and bases, synthesis in fume hoods, and handling powders, Curiosity to learn new skills and techniques relevant to materials science
Nice to Have
Additional familiarity with: coolants, quantum dots, nanoparticles, and thin films., Experience working in high-throughput production environments with a focus on scalability, efficiency, and accuracy, Basic engineering skills for troubleshooting synthesis tools such as centrifuge, annealers, chemical handler robots, glove box, Familiarity with automated workflows and techniques to operate and generate custom scripts, Experience with characterization methods for analyzing morphology and chemical compositions
What You'll Do.
Perform materials synthesis for materials including zeolites
and lipid nanoparticles
solutions/electrolytes
and consumables to ensure seamless continuation of experiments across shifts
Follow detailed standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure accuracy
Monitor workflow performance
troubleshoot common issues
and escalate when necessary to ensure continuity between shifts
and maintain experimental data with high attention to detail
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and streamline processes across shift operations
Flag unusual features or results for scientist review
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with scientists and engineers to support diverse projects across life sciences and physical sciences
Full Job Description
Your Impact at LILA We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Associate Engineer to join our high-throughput Research Operations team. In this role, you will focus on hands on materials synthesis of various powders and porous medias as well as characterization of materials using spectroscopy and microscopy techniques. You will gain hands-on experience with state-of-the-art automation technologies while contributing directly to projects that drive our company’s growth. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates excited to learn engineering principles, work with advanced laboratory automation, and develop a strong foundation in scientific operations in a dynamic, shift-based environment. What You'll Be Building Perform materials synthesis for materials including zeolites, MOFS, coolants, quantum dots, and lipid nanoparticles Prepare reagents, solutions/electrolytes , samples, and consumables to ensure seamless continuation of experiments across shifts Follow detailed standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure accuracy, reproducibility, and throughput Monitor workflow performance, troubleshoot common issues, and escalate when necessary to ensure continuity between shifts Record, organize, and maintain experimental data with high attention to detail Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and streamline processes across shift operations Flag unusual features or results for scientist review Collaborate with scientists and engineers to support diverse projects across life sciences and physical sciences What You'll Need to Succeed Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Physics, Chemical/Materials Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent laboratory experience) Attention to detail and strong organizational skills 1 year of experience with bench top and wet lab environments an industrial setting with high throughout performing: pipetting, chemical handling, solution and sample preperation, high temperature annealing Hand on experience synthesizing zeolites,
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