Senior Research Associate , Automated Chemistry

The role

You will perform high throughput chemical synthesis of small molecules using automated platforms. You will also develop integrated workflows and troubleshoot automation engineering solutions.

What you will do

• Perform chemical synthesis of small molecules in an automated platform
• Carry out design-build-test DOE protocols for automated chemical synthesis
• Develop and deploy integrated workflows and automation engineering solutions
• Handle chemicals, air sensitive materials, and rapid liquid and solid dispensing
• Prepare reagents, solutions, samples, and consumables
• Troubleshoot instrument and automation errors
• Follow detailed standard operating procedures
• Monitor workflow performance and escalate issues
• Record, organize, and maintain experimental data
• Collaborate with scientists and engineers

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s or MS degree in Chemistry, Physics, Chemical/Materials Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent laboratory experience)
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• More than 1 year of experience with bench top and wet lab environments in an industrial setting performing pipetting, chemical handling, solution and sample preparation, and high temperature annealing
• Hands on experience synthesizing small molecules, automation familiarity, and data handling
• Experience working and disposing of acids and bases, synthesis in fume hoods and glovebox conditions, and handling organics

Nice to have

• Additional familiarity with nanoparticles
• Experience working in high-throughput production and factory 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

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance
• Flexible time off with generous company wide holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Educational assistance program
• Commuter benefits, including bike share memberships for office based employees
• Company subsidized lunch program

About the company

Lila Sciences is building Scientific Superintelligence™ to solve humankind's greatest challenges. The company combines advanced AI models with proprietary AI Science Factory™ instruments to execute the scientific method autonomously.