Periodic Labs · Menlo Park, CA
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Periodic Labs seeks a Research Engineer to bridge materials science and lab automation. The role involves collaborating with scientists to translate experimental workflows into hardware configurations and automation requirements, with responsibilities spanning instrumentation selection, protocol design, and cross-functional technical communication. Candidates should hold a PhD in materials science or related field with hands-on lab experience and Python proficiency.
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See my matchResearch Engineer, Lab Automation is a mid-level research & development role at Periodic Labs, based in Menlo Park, CA. It was posted 47 days ago. RoleLantern last confirmed the employer's listing is still open today.
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