Sr R&D Scientist

Johnson & Johnson MedTech; Groningen; On-site; EUR 53,500 - 85,445; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Vacation days

Parental leave

Well-being reimbursement

Insurance plans available

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson MedTech in Groningen is seeking a Sr. R&D Scientist to design, develop, and test innovative intraocular lenses and optical technologies for eye care. The role involves leading projects in medical device development and working with multi-disciplinary teams across research institutes.

The ideal candidate holds a BS/MS/PhD in Optics, Physics, or Vision Science and has at least three years of relevant experience. This full-time position includes a competitive salary and benefits package.

Qualifications

• 3 or more years of relevant experience preferred.
• Demonstrated research experience and interest in technology development.
• Proficient in optical design principles.

Responsibilities

• Participate in developing new concepts for medical devices.
• Support design and development of intraocular lenses.
• Develop methods to characterize new and existing lenses.

Skills

Communication

Innovation

Problem Solving

Research and Development

Education

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

Tools

Zemax

OSLO

optical design tools

Job description

Job Title: Sr. R&D Scientist

Location: Groningen, Netherlands

Contract: 2-Year contract with intention of extending.

Overview

We are developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments in MedTech and Vision. As part of the JnJ Surgical Vision team in Groningen, you will help design, develop, and test intraocular lenses and optical technologies for eye care.

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 studies.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.
• Contribute to multi-disciplinary research teams and conduct 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 the 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.

Required Skills

Communication, Innovation, Problem Solving, Research and Development.

Preferred Skills

Clinical Data Management, Clinical Evaluations, Coaching, Critical Thinking, Data Savvy, Drug Discovery Development, Ethical and Participant Safety Considerations, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Industry Analysis, Medicines and Device Development and Regulation, Regulatory Affairs Management, Relationship Building, Research Documents, Safety‑Oriented, Scientific Research, Standard Scientific Processes and Procedures, Technologically Savvy.

Base Pay Range

€53,500.00 – €85,445.00.

Benefits

In addition to base pay, we offer an annual bonus with a set target (% of pay) depending on pay grade/location, vacation days, parental leave for a minimum of 12 weeks, bereavement leave, caregiver leave, volunteer leave, well‑being reimbursement, and programs for financial, physical and mental health. Service anniversary and recognition awards are also offered. Insurance plans are available depending on location and eligibility.

Benefit amounts and actual benefits may vary by location and are subject to change.