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Astera Labs

Physical Design/CAD Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$160K - $195K/yr

... Labs' portfolio of connectivity ASICs used in the world's leading cloud service providers, server and network OEMs. This role requires RTL to GDS ownership across design stages (Synthesis/PnR/STA ...

Periodic Labs

Software Engineer

Menlo Park, CA · On-site

About the Role At Periodic Labs, our scientists don't just design experiments - they direct an automated materials synthesis lab that runs around the clock. Behind that lab is a system that has to ...

Ayar Labs

Engineer, Physical Design

San Jose, CA · On-site

$120K - $160K/yr

Location: San Jose (on-site) Ayar Labs is shattering AI data bottlenecks by moving data at the ... Clock Tree Synthesis (CTS): Analyze clock structures and assist in optimizing clock distribution ...

Ayar Labs

Engineer, Physical Design

San Jose, CA · On-site

$120K - $160K/yr

Location: San Jose (on-site) Ayar Labs is shattering AI data bottlenecks by moving data at the ... Clock Tree Synthesis (CTS): Analyze clock structures and assist in optimizing clock distribution ...

Astera Labs

Physical Design/CAD Engineer

San Jose, CA

$160K - $195K/yr

... Labs' portfolio of connectivity ASICs used in the world's leading cloud service providers, server and network OEMs. This role requires RTL to GDS ownership across design stages (Synthesis/PnR/STA ...

Astera Labs

Principal Digital Design Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$185K - $230K/yr

Astera Labs (NASDAQ: ALAB) provides rack-scale AI infrastructure through purpose-built connectivity ... Proven front end design expertise - architecture, RTL, simulations, synthesis, timing closure, GLS ...

Latent Labs

Computational Protein Designer

San Francisco, CA · On-site +1

$24.25 - $29.50/hr

... synthetic biology. Working closely with our Lead Computational Protein Designer, you will play a ... Before building Latent Labs, our team co-developed DeepMind's Nobel-prize winning AlphaFold ...

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As of Jun 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for synthetic labs in the United States is $76,893.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $53,500.00 and $85,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Synthetic Labs vs Synthetic Chemist?

AspectSynthetic LabsSynthetic Chemist
CredentialsTypically requires a degree in chemistry or chemical engineeringRequires a degree in chemistry, often with research experience
Work EnvironmentLaboratory settings, manufacturing facilitiesResearch labs, industrial labs, pharmaceutical companies
Industry UsageUsed in manufacturing, product development, and testingFocuses on designing and synthesizing chemical compounds

While Synthetic Labs refer to the facilities or departments involved in chemical synthesis, Synthetic Chemists are the professionals who perform the actual chemical synthesis work. Both are integral to chemical production and research, but the labs are the environment, and the chemists are the specialists conducting the experiments.

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Research Scientist, Materials Synthesis

Periodic Labs

Menlo Park, CA • On-site

$160K - $220K/yr

Full-time

Posted 7 days ago

Job description

About Periodic Labs
The most important scientific discoveries of our time won't happen in a traditional lab. We're an AI and physical sciences company building state-of-the-art models to accelerate breakthroughs across materials, energy, and beyond. Backed by world-class investors and growing rapidly, we operate at the pace the frontier requires. Our team brings deep expertise, genuine ownership, and an insatiable drive to push the boundaries of what's scientifically possible.
About the Role
Join a world-class team of scientists and engineers pushing the boundaries of materials research in a groundbreaking lab where AI and automation unlock discoveries at unprecedented speed and scale.
As a Research Scientist within the Periodic Labs experimental effort, you bring computational predictions into reality through solid state materials chemistry. In this role, you will both develop new materials synthesis approaches and be part of the team developing autonomous discovery loops.
What You'll Do
  • Develop strategies to synthesize novel solid state materials
  • Reveal and control the atomic structure of these materials through advanced characterization
  • Collaborate with the AI team in the development of predictive tools and analysis techniques grounded in chemistry and materials science
  • Collaborate with the engineering team to design and test new automated laboratory hardware for synthesis and characterization

You Will Thrive in This Role If You Have
  • PhD in chemistry, physics, or materials science, with 5+ years of hands-on experience
  • Proficiency with a diverse range of synthesis methods within solid state materials chemistry, including air-sensitive materials
  • Strong structural characterization skills across diffraction, microscopy, and spectroscopy
  • Experience in characterizing the properties of crystalline materials
  • Motivation by fundamental science questions that ultimately enable transformative applied materials
  • Strong track record of highly impactful research demonstrated by publications in top-tier journals and/or inventions, and recognized leadership in the field
  • Experience with collaborations between computational and experimental researchers
  • Demonstrated commitment to laboratory safety

Especially Strong Candidates May Also Have
  • Experience collaborating with national user facilities
  • Novel synthesis or characterization technique or instrument development
  • Experience handling experimental data at scale
  • Experience with lab automation, software development, or similar tools to accelerate R&D data generation

Mechanics
Minimum education: Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and training or experience
Location: Our lab is located in Menlo Park and we prefer folks to be located in Menlo Park or San Francisco but can be flexible based on role
Compensation: The annual base compensation range for this role is $160,000-$220,000, commensurate with experience
Visa sponsorship: Yes, we sponsor visas and will do everything we can to assist in this process with our legal support.
We're building a team of the world's best - the scientists, engineers, and problem-solvers who don't just follow the frontier, they define it. If you're driven to bring AI to life in the physical world and make discoveries that have never been made before, you belong here.

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