A leading optical technology company are looking for an R&D Scientist with a background in chemistry/materials science and thin films/coatings to join their team in Oxfordshire. This is a brand new and exciting role for a talented Chemist/ Materials scientist to play an exciting role in the development of cutting-edge human and machine vision technologies that will revolution use how we all view the world
This company are experts in the field of Optics and Opthamics. They provide their unique insight to leading technology companies to help them develop better products, providing their insight to address emergent problems in optical systems for both human and machine vision. Their expertise supports lens manufacturers and laboratories, eyewear designers, virtual and mixed reality applications and companies building optical systems for machine vision and consumer teach. In addition to their external development projects, they run innovative internal development projects.
The company is seeking a practical and creative chemist/materials scientist with a background in thin films to join their pioneering R&D team. The R&D Scientist will be a key member, in an initially small project team, aimed at developing one of the core company technologies and intellectual property (IP) enabling the implementation of next-generation products in the field. Research and Development: Working with the Project Lead to investigate new coatings and materials for novel optical applications.
Testing and Quality Control: Collaboratively generate test methods and conduct functional and performance testing. Implement quality control measures to feedback samples standards and requirements.
Prototyping Assistance: Support prototyping activities by assisting in the creation and modification of prototypes for testing and validation purposes.
Maintain accurate and detailed records of manufacturing processes, testing procedures, and resulting data. Present data in a form suitable for analysis.
A Bachelor or above in Chemistry, Materials Science, or similar subject.
Proven experience working in an R&D laboratory environment.
Experience of thin film/coatings fabrication.
Experience of chemical analysis – HPMC, GCMS etc
Experience of thin film testing techniques such as SEM/ AFM/ Spectroscopy/Interferometry/ Ellipsometry etc. Note you will not be expected to know all these techniques and training can be provided.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
Basic knowledge and use of MS excel for data capture, collation, and presentation.
Modelling / data analysis.