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Research And Development Chemist

$125k

Lattek

Direct message the job poster from Lattek Founder @ Lattek. X-Meta Product Manager and Stanford Alum $125K base pay, 3% Lattek equity, and health benefits About Lattek Labs Prof. Omar Yaghi, reticular chemistry inventor, serves as our Chief Scientist and your direct supervisor. We partner with UC Berkeley to transform advanced molecular engineering into practical applications. The Role Join a deep-tech startup at the convergence of reticular chemistry, health, and design. Help develop the material foundation for a new product category by designing, optimizing, and scaling novel MOFs/COFs for consumer applications. Responsibilities Synthesize and functionalize MOFs/COFs for selective molecule filtration, particularly ethanol Work alongside Prof. Yaghi's lab and Lattek's product/engineering teams Test materials under realistic operating conditions Research regeneration cycles, stability factors, and consumer-grade formulations Support IP development and scale-up strategies What You Bring PhD or MS in Chemistry, Materials Science, or Chemical Engineering Extensive hands-on MOF/COF experience—synthesis, modification, testing Ability to iterate between design, functional testing, and application Bonus: flow synthesis, polymer scaffolds, GRAS/safety, sorbent regeneration experience Ideal: passion for translating materials from research to products Tools We Use PXRD, BET, FTIR, TGA, NMR, UV-Vis, SEM, TEM, flow reactors, gloveboxes, batch reactors Why You'll Love Working Here Direct collaboration with Prof. Yaghi and UC Berkeley Ground-floor opportunity with an early-stage team Work on meaningful problems in consumer health and wellness Competitive salary and first-employee equity package Culture that values scientific rigor, product excellence, and mission focus Seniority level Seniority level Entry level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Research, Analyst, and Information Technology Industries Technology, Information and Internet Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Lattek by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Research And Development Chemist” roles. Oakland, CA $97,000.00-$117,000.00 3 weeks ago Intern - Synthetic and Medicinal Chemistry Senior Chemist, Scientist, Devices and Services Principal/Senior Scientist, Analytical Science San Francisco County, CA $110,000.00-$135,000.00 3 weeks ago Sr. Scientist, Small Molecule Analytical Sciences Senior Staff Scientist, Computational Chemistry Associate Scientist, Analytical Chemistry Sr. Staff Scientist, Analytical Development Principal Scientist, Small Molecule Analytical Sciences Scientist — Quality Control Biologics (Clinical Analytical Operations) Contract Scientist, Analytical Development Principal Scientist, Small-Molecule Drug Substance Development and Manufacturing Senior Scientist I (Analytical Chemistry) Research Associate, Analytical Development (CONTRACT Position) Scientist II, Analytical Development (Protein Chemistry) Senior Scientist - Chemical Development and Drug Substance Manufacturing Senior Scientist II, Biologics Analytical Development Senior Scientist II, Analytical Development (Mass Spec) Principal scientist, analytical chemistry Union City, CA $66,000.00-$80,000.00 4 days ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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