Research Scientist III - Materials Discovery Research Insititute
Core
Translating manual laboratory procedures into reliable, scalable automated workflows for high-throughput materials discovery involving synthesis, sample preparation, and analytical characterization.
Role type
Senior IC research scientist (materials automation)
Builds
Automated chemistry workflows, robotic systems, and data pipelines for materials discovery
Domain
Materials science / Chemistry / Renewable energy
Required skills
Chemistry, Materials science, Chemical engineering, Automated chemistry, High-throughput experimentation, Laboratory robotics, Python, Scientific data analysis, Instrument integration (XRD, XRF, SEM, spectroscopy), SOP development
Preferred skills
APIs, JSON, SQL, Git, LIMS, ELN, Instrument-integration technologies
Responsibilities
Develop and optimize automated chemistry and high-throughput experimentation workflows; Operate, maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot laboratory automation platforms and analytical instrumentation; Design and conduct experiments involving porous materials, sorbents, catalysts, and nanoparticles; Integrate automated synthesis workflows with laboratory instrumentation and robotic systems; Develop SOPs, validation protocols, and technical documentation; Collaborate with scientists, engineers, and data scientists to advance automation initiatives.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
