Prinicipal Scientist

Prinicipal Scientist

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +13 yrs; Assoc.+9 yrs; M.S.+2 yrs; PhD+0 yrs)
• The ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English
• 5 Years of Relevant Experience

Responsibilities

• Utilizes polymer expertise to design and carry-out formulation experiments and characterization to come up with next generation biomaterials for ophthalmic applications.
• Demonstrates expertise in both materials technology and production process, to insure compatibility between material and process.
• Identifies and optimizes novel materials for their use in contact lens, saline, and lens care product formulations.
• Demonstrates an in-depth 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.
• Files all new material concepts through invention disclosures and support patent filings as required to protect intellectual property.
• Develops an external network of research partners and collaborators to complement internal competencies in the above-mentioned research areas.
• Actively monitors patent and scientific literature for significant technical developments relevant to CL and CLC products.
• Handles, uses, stores and disposes all lab used chemicals as outlined in MSDS, SOP and other company prescribed, state and federal guidelines.
• Complies with all company established Health, Safety and Environment operational requirements.
• Uses relevant statistical techniques and methods to plan and execute experiments and to analyze experimental data.

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD w/ 7+ years of experience in the area of ophthalmic, medical device industry and specialty chemicals is highly preferred
• Background in Polymer Chemistry, Synthetic Organic Chemistry, Material Science, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering
• Formulation experience with hydrogels, contact lenses, contact lens care, organic and aqueous polymer systems are desired
• Experience in surfactant and coating chemistry are desired