Staff R&D Scientist - Vision & IOL Optics

Antler; Groningen; On-site; EUR 64,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Vacation days

Parental leave

Bereavement leave

Caregiver leave

Volunteer leave

Well-being reimbursement

Insurance plans

Job summary

JnJ Surgical Vision in Groningen, Netherlands, is seeking a Staff R&D Scientist to join the IOL optics and vision science team. You will design and develop intraocular lenses and advance optical metrology, supporting testing and IP activities.

The role leads multi-disciplinary teams across Europe, collaborates with research institutes and USA groups, and aims to push medical device innovation while ensuring regulatory alignment and high-quality documentation.

Qualifications

• PhD required with research experience in optics or vision science.
• Prefer 5+ years in relevant R&D roles.
• Proficient in optical design principles and simulations.
• Strong project definition and collaboration capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Participate in development of new concepts for medical devices from ideation to market.
• Lead design and development of intraocular lenses and optical metrology.
• Develop test methods and validation systems for IOLs.
• Lead requirements development, docs, protocols and reports.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and research institutes.
• Support IP strategy and evaluate external ideation.
• Lead multi-disciplinary research teams with European institutes.
• Coordinate with R&D groups in the USA.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Stakeholder Management

Teamwork

Education

PhD in Optics, Physics or Vision Science, or Mechanical Modelling

Tools

Zemax

OSLO

Job description

JnJ Surgical Vision in Groningen, Netherlands, is seeking a Staff R&D Scientist to join the IOL optics and vision science team. You will design and develop intraocular lenses and advance optical metrology, supporting testing and IP activities.

The role leads multi-disciplinary teams across Europe, collaborates with research institutes and USA groups, and aims to push medical device innovation while ensuring regulatory alignment and high-quality documentation.