# Platform Scientist I/II, Functional Materials Instrumentation at Lila Sciences

- Company: Lila Sciences
- What the company does: LILA has created the world's first Operating System for Science powered by Scientific Superintelligence™. Backed by General Catalyst.
- Company website: https://www.lila.ai/
- Type: Startups (AI role)
- Level: Mid level
- Location: Cambridge, MA USA
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-10-05
- Apply by: 2026-11-23
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/lilasciences/jobs/4423504009?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/lila-sciences-platform-scientist-i-ii-functional-materials-instrumentation/

## About the role

Lila Sciences is seeking a Platform Scientist I/II to advance functional materials innovation. In this role, you will design and integrate custom instruments and specialized hardware, to fabricate, characterize, and test novel functional materials and devices. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- PhD or equivalent experience in applied physics, materials science, chemistry, or a related field
- Scientific domain of expertise in functional materials (semiconductor, photonics, superconducting materials etc.)
- Expertise in solid state syntheses and characterization for functional materials
- Proven ability to build and integrate hardware for novel and high throughput experimentation
- Ability to work in fast, data-driven, high-throughput R&D environments

Tags: Autonomous Science Platform

Source: 1752vc Careers, https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/lila-sciences-platform-scientist-i-ii-functional-materials-instrumentation/