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Lila Sciences· Posted 2026-08-19

Associate Engineer/ Engineer I, Formulations and Characterization

Alewife, Cambridge, MAfull timeOn Site

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$68k–$101k

H1B: no

Lila Sciences Associate Engineer / Engineer I at Lila Sciences focusing on material formulation characterization using synthesis techniques. Work hands-on with automation technologies and contribute to scientific operations in a shift-based environment.

Responsibilities

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Associate Engineer / Engineer I to join our high-throughput Research Operations team. In this role, you will focus on hands-on material formulation characterization using synthesis techniques relevant to rheology, material chemistry, and mechanical properties.
This is an excellent opportunity for candidates excited to learn engineering principles, work with advanced laboratory automation, and develop a strong foundation in scientific operations in a dynamic, shift-based environment.
What You'll Be Building
Conduct rheological, thermal, and chemical characterization/measurements of formulations, and perform mechanical testing on polymer-based specimens, such as tensile, peel, and shear tests
Perform wet-lab materials characterization and formulation of materials including coatings, solutions, adhesives, paints, and elastic materials
Prepare reagents, solutions/electrolytes, test specimens, and consumables to ensure seamless continuation of experiments across shifts
Follow detailed standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure accuracy, reproducibility, and throughput
Monitor workflow performance, troubleshoot common issues, and escalate when necessary to ensure continuity between shifts
Record, organize, and maintain experimental data with high attention to detail
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and streamline processes across shift operations
Flag unusual features or results for scientist review
Collaborate with scientists and engineers to support diverse projects across life sciences and physical sciences

Qualification

Bachelor’s degree in ChemistryHands-on experience characterizingAdditional familiarity with

Required

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Physics, Chemical/Materials Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent laboratory experience)
1 year of experience with bench top and wet lab environments in an industrial setting performing characterization, mechanical testing (must have peel and shear experience), pipetting, chemical handling, and solution and sample preparation
Hands-on experience characterizing, synthesizing, and testing materials such as coatings, solutions, adhesives, paints, and elastic materials
Experience working and disposing of acids and bases, synthesis in fume hoods, and handling powders
Experience working in high-throughput production environments with a focus on scalability, efficiency, and accuracy
Curiosity to learn new skills and techniques relevant to materials science
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

Preferred

Additional familiarity with: materials processing, mechanical testing techniques (tensile, tack, high temp), rheology, calorimetry (TGA/DSC), spectroscopy (IR), polymer-based systems, materials characterization (SAXS/WAXS, DLS/SLS, Optical Microscopy, Elemental Analysis)
Basic engineering skills for troubleshooting characterization tools such as centrifuges, pipettes, ovens, chemical handlers, glove box, and pumps
Familiarity with automated workflows and techniques to operate and generate custom scripts