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.

Responsibilities:

· 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

Required Qualifications

• 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.

Skills & Abilities:

· 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.

Preferred Experience

· Experience with Design of Experiments (DoE) and Bayesian optimization.

· Experience with assay development.