Intern - Physical Sciences Team

Spring 2026 Co-op/Internship OpportunityWe’re looking for motivated students to join our team starting in January/February 2026 for a spring co-op or internship. This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience, contribute to meaningful projects, and develop your skills in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. If you’re eager to learn and make an impact, we’d love to hear from you!

Company Summary

Lila Sciences is the world’s first scientific superintelligence platform and autonomous lab for life, chemistry, and materials science.  We are pioneering a new age of boundless discovery by building the capabilities to apply AI to every aspect of the scientific method.  We are introducing scientific superintelligence to solve humankind's greatest challenges, enabling scientists to bring forth solutions in human health, climate, and sustainability at a pace and scale never experienced before. Learn more about this mission at  www.lila.ai

If this sounds like an environment you’d love to work in, even if you only have some of the experience listed below, we encourage you to apply.

Your Impact at Lila

Join the Lila Physical Sciences Experiments Team as a Research Assistant in Cambridge, MA. We're looking for a collaborative, motivated individual to support our innovative electrochemical workflows. You'll work closely with our engineering, automation, and data teams to build and maintain advanced electrochemical testing equipment and robotic synthesis instruments. This role provides an opportunity to design workflows and contribute to exciting breakthroughs in materials discovery.

What You'll Be Building

• High Throughput Electrochemical Testing: Collaborate with scientists to design and execute high throughput electrochemical testing procedures. Ensure optimal instrument performance and promptly address any issues with the science, hardware, and software teams.
• Autonomous Testing Workflows: Engage with cross-functional teams to develop and implement autonomous testing workflows, including prototyping, robot training, and deployment.
• Workflow Optimization: Partner with scientists to identify and resolve bottlenecks in workflows, enhancing efficiency and throughput.
• Robotic Instrument Troubleshooting: Maintain and debug robotic instruments, working closely with the automation team to implement effective solutions.
• Data Management: Oversee data collection and storage, identifying and addressing weaknesses in the data pipeline to ensure data integrity and accessibility. 

What You’ll Need to Succeed

• Educational Background: Bachelor of Science in Materials Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• Technical Expertise: Fundamental knowledge of electrochemical processes (CV, CP, CA, LSV, EIS, OCP, etc.) and experience with autonomous workflows and robotic systems.
• Programming Skills: Proficiency in Python programming.
• Organizational Skills: Exceptional organizational abilities with a keen attention to detail.
• Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and effectively.
• Soft Skills: Demonstrated problem-solving abilities, adaptability, and a collaborative mindset. 

Bonus Points For

• Additional Laboratory Techniques: Familiarity with material synthesis and characterization methods (e.g., XRF, XRD, SEM/EDS).
• Industry Experience: Experience in a fast-paced research environment with industry standards in materials science.