Scientist, Flow Chemistry
$108k/y-$144k/y
Lila Sciencesa day ago
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Summary
Lila Sciences is seeking a Scientist, Flow Chemistry to join their Physical Sciences team in Cambridge, MA. The role involves developing cutting-edge flow chemistry workflows and optimizing platforms that integrate real-time analytics and AI-driven decision-making.
About the Role
As a Scientist on the Physical Sciences team, you will design, build, and optimize flow chemistry platforms for autonomous synthesis. Your responsibilities include integrating flow reactors with robotic systems, optimizing workflows for high-throughput experimentation, and collaborating with AI teams for real-time iterative experiments.
About You
Required:
- Ph.D. or M.S. in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field.
- 1+ years of hands-on experience in flow chemistry, microfluidics, or microreaction engineering.
- 1+ years of experience with automation, instrumentation, and integrating real-time analytics into experimental workflows.
- Strong background in homogeneous chemical catalysis and organic synthesis.
- Proficiency in Python for scripting, data analysis, and instrument control.
- Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
Preferred:
- Prior experience in an autonomous or self-driving lab environment.
- Familiarity with cloud-based instrumentation control and orchestration.
- Hands-on experience with AI-driven experimental design or Bayesian optimization.
- Background in scaling workflows from proof-of-concept to high-throughput operation.
- Contributions to open-source lab automation or scientific software projects.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation including bonus potential and generous early equity.
Lila Sciences
Lila is a technology company pioneering the application of artificial intelligence to transform every aspect of the scientific method.
Cambridge, MA