Lila Sciences
Associate Engineer/ Engineer I, Formulations and Characterization
About this role
Join LILA's Research Operations team as an Associate/Engineer I to conduct hands-on materials characterization and formulation work in a high-throughput, shift-based lab environment. You'll perform rheological, thermal, and mechanical testing on polymer-based materials while supporting state-of-the-art automation technologies and contributing to diverse scientific projects.
What you'll do
- Conduct rheological, thermal, and chemical characterization of formulations using specialized testing equipment
- Perform mechanical testing including tensile, peel, and shear tests on polymer-based specimens
- Prepare and formulate materials such as coatings, adhesives, paints, and elastic solutions for testing
- Follow detailed SOPs to prepare reagents, test specimens, and consumables while maintaining reproducibility
- Record, organize, and maintain experimental data with meticulous attention to detail and flag anomalies for review
- Monitor shift workflow performance, troubleshoot issues, and collaborate with scientists to support diverse projects
What they're looking for
- Wet lab and benchtop characterization techniques
- Mechanical testing (peel, shear, tensile)
- Materials synthesis and formulation
- Chemical handling and safety (acids, bases, powders, fume hoods)
- Sample preparation and pipetting
- High-throughput lab operations and process efficiency
- Data management and scientific documentation
- Troubleshooting lab equipment
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Employer-paid life and disability insurance
- Flexible time off with generous paid holidays
- Paid parental leave
- Educational assistance program
- Subsidized lunch program and commuter benefits
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Lila Sciences
Lila Sciences builds AI and automation systems for scientific research, including tools for automated analysis, control systems for lab operations, and large language models for scientific tasks. The company is hiring software engineers, machine learning scientists, research engineers, and automation specialists to develop and maintain these scientific computing platforms.
View all jobs at Lila SciencesLikely interview questions
- Walk us through your experience with peel and shear testing—what equipment have you used and what materials have you tested?
- Describe a time when you identified an anomaly in experimental data or equipment performance and how you handled it.