Position Summary:

A global leader in the Medical Device industry, this company is looking to hire Associate Scientist.

Performs polymer formulation, characterization and process in a research laboratory environment.

Demonstrates understanding in both, materials technology and lens production process, to insure compatibility between material and process.

Identifies and optimizes novel materials for their use in lens, saline, and lens care product formulations.

Demonstrates understanding of structure and property relationship in polymers, specifically the relationship between molecular architecture and morphology and bulk properties.

Identifies and executes appropriate testing methodologies to evaluate potential new contact lenses, lens surfaces, package saline and lens care products

Documents experimental results details on all planned and completed experiments including raw materials, experimental plans and procedures, results, data analyses and conclusions in appropriate formats (laboratory notebook, memo and/or report) and communicate effectively to project teams.

Requirements:

Bachelors degree or higher in a scientific discipline with adequate experience (MS with 0-2 yrs; BS with 0-4 yrs).

Fluency in English required.

Background in Chemistry, Material Science, Chemical engineering, process engineering

Formulation and process experience with hydrogel and contact lens care are desired