About the role#
As a Co-Op in Materials Science, you will join the team at our Cambridge site to help build and run high-throughput workflows for catalyst synthesis, characterization, and performance testing. You will work hands-on in the lab, preparing samples, running reactor tests, and analyzing data for trends in structure, composition, and performance. You will collaborate with scientists, automation engineers, and data scientists to see how experimental work connects to AI-guided materials discovery. This is a lab-based role for a graduate student looking for ownership of experiments and experience with automated, data-rich science.
What you'll do#
- Synthesize heterogeneous catalysts and prepare samples for performance testing.
- Run batch and flow reactor tests to measure activity, selectivity, and stability.
- Characterize materials using techniques such as XRD, BET, TGA, or chemisorption.
- Analyze experimental data to identify structure and composition trends.
- Support automated and high-throughput synthesis workflows with the engineering team.
- Document protocols and results, and present findings to the team.
What you'll need#
- Currently enrolled in a Masters or PhD program in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field.
- Hands-on laboratory experience with materials synthesis or catalyst testing.
- Working knowledge of common characterization techniques such as XRD, BET, TGA, or FTIR.
- Ability to handle chemicals safely and follow lab safety protocols.
- Strong attention to detail in experimental execution and record keeping.
- Clear written and verbal communication of experimental results.
Location & details#
- This role is based on-site in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
- The position is full-time and paid.
- We are hiring on a rolling basis.
About Lila Sciences
Lila Sciences operates as a scientific superintelligence platform and autonomous lab. The company focuses on life, chemistry, and materials science. It applies artificial intelligence to the scientific method to assist with research in human health and sustainability. Founded in 2023, the organization maintains its headquarters in Cambridge, Massachusetts. It currently employs 474 people.
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