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Luna Labs - Charlottesville, VA
posted about 2 months ago
Full-time - Mid Level
Charlottesville, VA
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
About the position
Luna Labs is seeking a creative Materials Scientist to conduct research focused on the discovery and development of existing and new materials technology for commercial applications. The role involves working on projects related to corrosion-resistant coatings, ceramic membranes, advanced textiles, and electromagnetic materials, contributing to technology development, idea generation, and experimental design.
Responsibilities
- Work with Principal Investigators to manage components of technical projects including experimental design, laboratory experimentation, problem-solving, data interpretation, and report writing.
- Support early product development through literature reviews, sourcing of equipment, components, and supplies, and assembling systems and prototypes for ongoing research.
- Identify new materials-based technologies to meet significant customer needs.
- Collaborate with the internal and external scientific community to maintain state-of-the-art knowledge to successfully conduct experiments and projects.
- Assist the transition of new technologies into product concepts, prototype design, and commercialization.
- Communicate well with customers and colleagues through reports, presentations, emails, and phone calls.
- Promote a safe, productive, organized, and clean work environment.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree with 5+ years' experience or Master's degree with 3+ years' experience in Chemistry, Materials Science & Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
- Functions well in a fast-paced and team-oriented R&D environment.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong commitment to quality and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication, technical writing, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
- Desire and ability to understand the technical approach within the context of the application.
- Relevant laboratory research experience.
- Ability to support several disparate programs in parallel.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience with prototyping, pilot scale production and/or product development would be an advantage for this position.
