Senior Scientist, Analytics and Materials

Evolved by Nature is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior/Principal Analytical and Materials Scientist to support the analysis and characterization of novel silk protein compositions. In this role, you will play a key hands-on technical role in developing, executing, and optimizing analytical methods to characterize silk proteins and derivative materials for a broad range of applications.

The Senior/Principal Materials Scientist will contribute directly to routine and advanced analytical testing, method development, and qualification activities, supporting new ingredient and new product development across multiple business units.

• Independently plan, troubleshoot and execute analytical method development, including in-process, intermediate, and final test methods to support product and process specifications and reliable, reproducible results
• Perform routine and non-routine analytical testing in support of research, development, and manufacturing needs
• Conduct thermal, mechanical, and surface characterization using instruments such as DSC, TGA, DMA, Instron, and goniometer
• Lead and conduct chemical, structural, and morphological analyses using HPLC, GC, LC-MS/MS, GC-MS, UV-Vis, FTIR, SEM, and wet chemistry techniques
• Prepare samples and execute LC/MS TOF analyses of intact proteins, fragments, peptides, small molecules, and crosslinking products
• Analyze, interpret, and summarize complex data sets to identify trends, patterns, and actionable insights
• Support qualification, validation, and transfer of analytical methods across teams and business units
• Contribute to new ingredient development and new product development projects through analytical insight and experimental execution

• MS or PhD in Material Science, Biochemistry, Chemistry, or Chemical Engineering, with 5+ years industry experience in analytical method development and materials characterization, OR
• BS in one of the above disciplines with 10+ years industry experience
• Strong hands-on experience with analytical instrumentation and wet chemistry techniques
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong organizational abilities
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet project timelines
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within cross-functional teams

• Expertise in thermal analysis and interpretation of materials behavior
• Experience with HPLC MALS/QELS
• Experience with LC/MS TOF, including sample preparation and analysis of proteins, peptides, small molecules, and crosslinking products
• Proficiency in standard protein biochemistry/biophysical techniques
• Working knowledge of computational tools, including Python programming (AI-assisted acceptable), Jupyter Notebooks, SQL databases, and applied statistics/data analysis, with a strong desire to expand computational capabilities within the organization
• Strong reporting, data visualization, and analytical communication skills
• Strong problem-solving skills and adaptability in a fast-paced R&D environment
• Ability to communicate scientific concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences

• Experience with Design of Experiments (DoE) and Bayesian optimization