Automation Scientist for AI-Driven Electron Diffraction

Posted 10 days ago

caltech californiaPasadena (CA)

Mechatronics Engineers Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

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About the role

Caltech is hiring an Automation Scientist to design scientific logic behind ELECTRA's automated experiments, from electron microscopy to remote testing. You will translate experimental logic into protocols and machine-readable specs, set acceptance criteria, and help onboard users on-site and remotely. Qualifications include a Ph.D. in a related field with 1 year of related experience (or a Master’s with 3 years), and experience automating lab workflows.

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