Scientist II / Senior Scientist, Electron Diffraction Characterization

Lila Sciences
Cambridge
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 128,000 - 198,000Function: Research & Scientific (R&D)Education: phdSkills: ["Scientific judgment","Troubleshooting","Communication","Cross-functional collaboration"]

Lead electron diffraction and microstructure characterization workflows for materials discovery, turning instrument measurements into trusted, machine-readable outputs. Develop and validate methods for crystal structure determination (including micro-ED/other EM techniques), prepare and measure samples, interpret diffraction data, and troubleshoot quality issues. Build calibration/QC standards and structured data for downstream analyzer pipelines, partnering with ML, software, automation, and experimental teams.

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Lila Sciences
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Scientist II / Senior Scientist, Electron Diffraction Characterization

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Job Summary

Lead electron diffraction and microstructure characterization workflows for materials discovery, turning instrument measurements into trusted, machine-readable outputs. Develop and validate methods for crystal structure determination (including micro-ED/other EM techniques), prepare and measure samples, interpret diffraction data, and troubleshoot quality issues. Build calibration/QC standards and structured data for downstream analyzer pipelines, partnering with ML, software, automation, and experimental teams.
Location: Cambridge
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Research & Scientific (R&D)
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Lead micro-ED and other electron microscopy characterization workflows for materials discovery programs.
  • •Develop methods for crystal structure determination and microstructure analysis, including sample preparation and measurement.
  • •Define calibration, validation, QC, and reproducibility standards for electron diffraction workflows.
  • •Build structured, traceable diffraction outputs for downstream analysis and modeling.
  • •Partner with ML, software, automation, and experimental teams to translate project needs into fit-for-purpose analysis pipelines.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 128,000 - 198,000
Equity and Bonus:Equity
Perks:MedicalDentalVisionLife InsuranceDisability InsurancePaid Parental

Key Requirements

  • •PhD in Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics, Applied Physics, Engineering, or a related field, or an M.S. with equivalent hands-on characterization experience.
  • •Hands-on expertise in SEM and TEM with advanced diffraction analysis such as micro-ED.
  • •Strong understanding of diffraction principles, crystallography, crystal structure determination, and microstructure analysis.
  • •Experience preparing samples, validating methods, interpreting diffraction data, and troubleshooting workflow issues.
  • •Ability to translate characterization workflows into reliable, structured, machine-readable data.
Experience:Materials scienceElectron microscopyCrystallographyMachine-readable data
Education:PhD / Doctorate
Skills:Scientific judgmentTroubleshootingCommunicationCross-functional collaboration
Tech Stack:Python

Company Brief

Lila Sciences
Develops AI-driven platforms to accelerate drug discovery and biological research by integrating machine learning with chemical and biological data to predict molecular properties, streamline candidate selection, and enable faster therapeutic development.
Industry: Biotech
Company Size: Small (11 to 50 employees)
Growth: Early Stage Startup
Funding: Seed
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