# Chemical Synthesis Engineer/Scientist Co-op at Lydian

- Company: Lydian
- What the company does: We’re on a mission to decarbonize the aviation industry. Backed by USV.
- Company website: https://www.lydianlabs.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Internship
- Location: Boston
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $30 to $32/hr (USD)
- Posted: 2026-09-17
- Apply by: 2026-11-01
- Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/lydian/3defcbd8-3136-4a3e-86f8-f066b70be1d5
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/lydian-chemical-synthesis-engineer-scientist-co-op/

## About the role

Lydian is developing the lowest cost sustainable fuels from waste CO2, water, and renewable electricity to decarbonize the aviation industry. Our breakthrough technology replaces oil and gas refining with fully electrified, modular, and flexible reactor systems that produce fuel with 95% lower emissions than traditional jet fuel.

## What they're looking for

- B.S. or M.S. candidate in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field
- Hands-on experience with chemical synthesis and general wet lab techniques (e.g., solution preparation, impregnation or precipitation methods, drying and calcination, handling of powders and solvents)
- Understanding of reaction kinetics, heat transfer, and mass transport at an undergraduate level, familiarity with heterogeneous catalysis concepts is a plus
- Ability to plan, document, and execute experiments, collect and analyze data, and apply statistical analysis
- Strong focus on safe lab practices with foresight to identify and mitigate potential hazards, including safe handling of chemicals, high-temperature furnaces, and compressed gases
- Curiosity, eagerness to learn, and a proactive mindset, comfortable asking questions and taking initiative in an environment where procedures are still being developed

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