Co-Op, Materials Science, Heterogeneous Catalysis at Lila Sciences · LumiJobs
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Lila Sciences Co-Op in Materials Science at Lila Sciences focusing on heterogeneous catalysis synthesis, characterization, and performance testing. Conduct lab experiments and analyze data to support AI-guided materials discovery.
Responsibilities
As a Co-Op in Materials Science, Heterogeneous Catalysis, you will join Lila's Materials Science team at our Alewife site to help build and run high-throughput workflows for catalyst synthesis, characterization, and performance testing.
This is a practical, lab-based co-op suited to a graduate student who wants real ownership of experiments and exposure to automated, data-rich science.
What You'll Be Building
Synthesize heterogeneous catalysts and prepare samples for performance testing
Run batch and flow reactor tests, measuring 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
Qualification
Experience with batch or flow reactorsData analysis or scripting in PythonGuided by our core values of truth
Required
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 (XRD, BET, TGA, FTIR, or similar)
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
Preferred
Experience with batch or flow reactors, or gas sorption measurements
Exposure to high-throughput experimentation or lab automation platforms
Data analysis or scripting in Python, R, or MATLAB
Coursework or research involving zeolites, MOFs, or other porous materials
Lila Sciences is building Scientific SuperintelligenceTM to solve humankind's greatest challenges. We believe science is the most inspiring frontier for AI. Rather than hard-coding expert knowledge into tools, LILA builds systems that can learn for themselves.
LILA combines advanced AI models with proprietary AI Science FactoryTM instruments into an operating system for science that executes the entire scientific method autonomously, accelerating discovery at unprecedented speed, scale, and impact across medicine, materials, and energy. Learn more at www.lila.ai.
Guided by our core values of truth, trust, curiosity, grit, and velocity, we move with startup speed while tackling problems of historic importance. If this sounds like an environment you'd love to work in, even if you don't meet every qualification listed above, we encourage you to apply.
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.