Clinical And Scientific - Research Scientist I

: Major Accountabilities

Performs polymer formulation and engineering in a research and development environment with minimum supervision

Use relevant statistical techniques and methods to plan and execute experiments and to analyze experimental data.

Develop new material for new contact lens and process based on in-depth understanding in polymer chemistry, materials technology, and lens production process.

Develop new synthetic methodologies, technique and equipment for lens formulation, fabrication, process, and characterization.

Demonstrate an in-depth understanding in structure-property-process relationship of hydrogel materials.

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.

Handles, uses, stores, and disposes all lab used chemicals as outlined in MSDS, SOP and other company prescribed, state and federal guidelines. Also, 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.

Actively monitors patent and scientific literature for significant technical developments relevant to CL and CLC products.

Protect company IP by filing patent applications

PhD or MS in Chemistry, Polymer, Material Sciences or Chemical Engineering