Intern, Analytical Chemistry

Lila Sciences • Cambridge, MA

6h

About The Position

You will contribute to day-to-day analytical lab operation, develop analytical methods, acquire high-quality data, and collaborate with scientists and engineers to push the boundaries of autonomous chemistry. Your work will feed directly into closed-loop optimization campaigns that shorten the path from idea to discovery. This is a full hands-on role.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing (PhD) or recently completed an M.S. + 2 years (in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry or related discipline)
• Hands-on experience in high-throughput methodology development and organic chemical product analysis on LC, MS, IR, NMR
• Comfort working in wet-lab environments and following detailed SOPs.
• Effective written and verbal communication; ability to work in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary team

Responsibilities

• Develop high throughput optimization cycles for chemical analysis
• Utilize PAT to monitor reaction progress and end products (solids, liquids, gases), develop and optimize methods for analytical screening
• Work with scientists to analyze and benchmark product profiles, propose subsequent closed-loop cycles and validate, perform QCs, present reports on findings
• Digital log of experimental conditions, metadata, and results to ensure data integrity for AI-driven analysis.
• Follow EHS best practices for handling reagents, maintaining flow equipment, and calibrating analytical instruments

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern