Senior R&D Scientist Surgical Vision

Make it in the North; Groningen; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Make it in the North is seeking a Sr. R&D Scientist for our JnJ Surgical Vision site in Groningen, the Netherlands.

You will drive design, execution, and reporting of advanced projects involving intraocular lenses and optical metrology, collaborating with cross-functional teams in Europe and the USA. We value deep expertise in optics and a track record of translating research into medical device development, with hands-on experience in Zemax OSLO or similar tools, and strong analytical and

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in optics or a related field is required.
• 3+ years of relevant experience preferred.
• Proficiency in optical design using Zemax, OSLO or similar tools.
• Strong research background and interest in technology development.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the development of new concepts for medical devices from ideation to market phase.
• Support design and development of intraocular lenses and optical metrology for testing intraocular lenses.
• Develop test methods and validation systems for new and existing intraocular lenses.
• Assist in requirements development, documentation, protocols and reports.
• Keep current with competitive products and trends in the medical device field to drive innovative product design.
• Collaborate with European research institutes and cross-functional teams in the USA.

Skills

Analytical reasoning

Clinical data management

Communication

Data analysis

Data compilation

Data savvy

Design of Experiments

DOE

Drug discovery development

Innovation

Molecular diagnostics

Pharmaceutical microbiology

Product knowledge

Project management

Scientific research

Technologically savvy

Education

BS/MS/PhD in Optics, Physics or Vision Science

Tools

Zemax

OSLO

Other optical design tools

Job description

We are searching for the best talent for Sr. R&D Scientist for our JnJ Surgical Vision located in Groningen, Netherlands.

Purpose: The Sr. R&D Scientist may be responsible for entire projects or processes within a job area, and is involved in the design, execution, and/or reporting of clinical trials and or studies.

You will be responsible for:

• Participate in the development of new concepts for unique medical devices from ideation to market phase.
• Support and participate in design and development of new intraocular lenses and new optical metrology for testing intraocular lenses.
• Develop test methods and validation systems to characterize new and existing intraocular lenses.
• Support requirements development, documentation of design, writing and execution of protocols and reports.
• Stay current with the status of competitive products, with cutting-edge medical device industry and with technological trends to ensure innovative product design. Investigate and evaluate existing technologies.
• You will contribute to multi-disciplinary research teams and will be responsible for conducting independent research tasks with European research institutes.
• Work closely within a cross-functional team, with senior research staff, and also with research institutes and R&D groups in USA.

Qualifications / Requirements:

• BS/MS/PhD in Optics, Physics or Vision Science
• Preferably 3 or more years of relevant experience
• Proficient in optical design principles, using Zemax, OSLO or other design tools to design and simulate optical systems
• Demonstrated research experience and interest in technology development

Preferred Skills:

• Analytical Reasoning, Clinical Data Management, Communication, Data Analysis, Data Compilation, Data Savvy, Design of Experiments (DOE), Drug Discovery Development, Innovation, Molecular Diagnostics, Pharmaceutical Microbiology, Product Knowledge, Project Management, Scientific Research, Technologically Savvy