X, The Moonshot Factory · 2 weeks ago
Materials Scientist, 1 Year Fixed Term
Mountain View, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$147K/yr - $228K/yr
5+ years expX, The Moonshot Factory is at the forefront of novel materials science, combining AI and materials discovery. They are seeking a Materials Scientist to collaborate with a diverse team and drive innovation in materials synthesis, characterization, and testing, while addressing significant challenges in the materials space.
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Responsibilities
Drive innovation in materials synthesis, characterization and testing
Collaborate with AI/ML scientists to bring to life materials designed to solve the highest impact problems facing the world
Plan and execute complex and novel experimental programs
Design, build and operate novel materials synthesis equipment
Qualification
Required
PhD in Materials Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or similar practical experience
5+ years of industry experience
A strong background working on solid state synthesis and metallurgy
Experience in materials synthesis across multiple techniques including solid state synthesis, solgels, thin film deposition, electrochemistry and similar
Experience with advanced high-pressure apparatus, including but not limited to, diamond anvil cells, large-volume presses, and hydrothermal reactors
Demonstrated ability to rapidly prototype and evaluate novel materials synthesis techniques in a fast-paced environment, applying creative solutions to complex technical challenges
A strong drive to perform hands on experimentation and get your hands dirty solving problems
A willingness to innovate and look for novel solutions
Strong analytical skills and experience working with a broad suite of instruments including but not limited to: XRD, XRF, SEM, EDS, FTIR, Ellipsometry and similar
Preferred
Experience working at a Startup
10+ years innovating in the materials science space
Experience working in a microfab lab
Proficiency programming in python and LabVIEW
Experience with laboratory automation, and automating traditionally manual low throughput processes
Benefits
Bonus
Benefits
Company
X, The Moonshot Factory
X, the moonshot factory invents and launches breakthrough technologies and radical solutions. It is a sub-organization of Alphabet.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Helen Riley
COO/CFO of X, The Moonshot Factory (aka Google X)
Artem Goncharuk
Director of Engineering
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