Research Associate I, Characterization

Your Impact at Lila

Lila Sciences is seeking a thoughtful and detail-oriented Research Assistant to join our physical sciences team, with a focus on materials characterization. This is a hands-on, lab-based opportunity for pre-doctoral candidates to support experimental workflows and data processing for materials discovery. 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.

What You'll Be Building

• Execute and monitor materials characterization workflows across diverse chemistries and functionalities
• Assist in analysis of materials characterization data under supervision.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including experimental and machine learning scientists, to support characterization efforts for scientific objectives.
• Maintain accurate and detailed laboratory records and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
• Assist in quality check and preventative maintenance of the instruments.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

• Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics, or related field
• Prior experience in working in a laboratory environment.
• Hands-on work with common characterization tools such as profilometer, XRD, SEM, and XRF
• Attention to detail in experimental execution and data interpretation
• Effective, respectful written and verbal communication skills
• Comfort working in interdisciplinary, fast-paced environments

Bonus Points For

• Familiarity with high throughput scientific platforms
• Programming skills (e.g., Python, MATLAB) for automating data analysis
• Experience with CAD drawing and prototyping

About Lila

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

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

Compensation

We expect the base salary for this role to fall between $72,000–$96,000 USD per year, along with bonus potential and generous early equity. The final offer will reflect your unique background, expertise, and impact.

We’re All In

Lila Sciences is committed 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.

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