Staff Materials Research Scientist – PFAS Alternative Discovery

🕒 July 24

🇺🇸 United States – Remote

💵 $163.2k - $306k / year

⏰ Full Time

🔴 Lead

🧬 Research Scientist

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SandboxAQ

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51 - 200 employees

Founded 2021

🤖 Artificial Intelligence

🔒 Cybersecurity

💊 Pharmaceuticals

Artificial Intelligence • Cybersecurity • Pharmaceuticals

SandboxAQ is a company developing quantitative AI and quantum-inspired technologies to solve real-world problems across drug discovery, materials science, cybersecurity, and navigation. They build large quantitative models (LQMs) grounded in physics and chemistry to predict molecular properties, accelerate therapeutic design, and simulate complex chemical and catalytic processes, while also applying their expertise in AI and post-quantum cryptography to enhance digital security and navigation in GPS-denied environments.

📋 Description

• Own the partner validation loop • Run the discovery workflow and rank candidates • Apply semiconductor domain judgment • Close the experimental feedback loop • Align targets across internal teams

🎯 Requirements

• PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field • 6+ years of post-PhD experience in industrial or applied R&D developing semiconductor process chemicals • Direct experience discovering or evaluating PFAS-lean/PFAS-free alternatives for semiconductor manufacturing • Working knowledge of semiconductor unit processes • Demonstrated ability to lead application-driven engagements with external partners • Proficiency in Python • Familiarity with generative molecular design, high-throughput virtual screening

🏖️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance • 401(k) with company match • Generous parental leave • Flexible hybrid work arrangements • Generous PTO • Culture that respects focus time and recovery • Direct exposure to CHIPS Act-funded programs • Senior scientific and executive leadership mentorship • Dedicated learning budgets to support continued growth