Associate Engineer I (Materials Science)

TL;DR

Associate Engineer I (Materials Science): Performing materials synthesis and managing laboratory operations for an AI-driven science platform with an accent on high-throughput wet lab processes and automation. Focus on synthesizing zeolites and MOFs, optimizing workflow efficiency, and integrating automated synthesis tools.

Location: Onsite in Cambridge, MA, USA

Salary: $72,000 - $106,000 USD

Company

hirify.global builds Scientific Superintelligence™ and AI Science Factory™ to autonomously accelerate discovery in medicine, materials, and energy.

What you will do

• Synthesize materials including zeolites, MOFs, coolants, quantum dots, and lipid nanoparticles.
• Prepare reagents, electrolytes, and samples to ensure seamless experiment continuation across shifts.
• Follow detailed standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure accuracy, reproducibility, and throughput.
• Monitor workflow performance and troubleshoot common issues with synthesis tools like centrifuges and annealers.
• Record and organize experimental data with high attention to detail.
• Collaborate with scientists and engineers to support diverse projects across life and physical sciences.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Physics, Chemical/Materials Engineering, or a related field.
• 1 year of industrial experience in wet lab environments performing pipetting, chemical handling, and high-temperature annealing.
• Hands-on experience synthesizing zeolites, MOFs, and powder materials.
• Experience working with acids and bases in fume hoods and handling powders.
• Must be based in or able to work onsite in Cambridge, MA.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with coolants, quantum dots, nanoparticles, and thin films.
• Experience in high-throughput production environments with a focus on scalability and efficiency.
• Basic engineering skills for troubleshooting chemical handler robots and glove boxes.
• Ability to operate automated workflows and generate custom scripts.
• Experience with characterization methods for analyzing morphology and chemical compositions.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive base compensation with bonus potential.
• Generous early-stage equity.
• Comprehensive US and International benefits.
• Dynamic startup environment guided by values of truth, trust, curiosity, grit, and velocity.