Assistant Scientist

RxSight, Inc.; Aliso Viejo (CA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

RxSight, Inc. in Aliso Viejo, CA is seeking a research professional for its Optics R&D Division to support the development of light-adjustable intraocular lenses. You will work alongside scientists to advance testing methods and data-driven design decisions.

The role requires hands-on lab work, data analysis, and collaboration with engineers to fabricate prototypes and validate new products. A strong optics background is essential.

Qualifications

• AS or BS in optics/related field with relevant experience.
• Training plan requirements must be completed within 30 days and annually.
• Experience in testing, data presentation, and documentation is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist optical testing of RxLAL and related products (interferometry, MTF, etc).
• Work in lab to assist nomogram development for the light adjustable lens.
• Prepare data summaries and engineering documentation for review.
• Collaborate with engineering staff on fabrication and testing of prototypes.
• Design and commercialize new products based on light adjustable materials.
• Maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment and modify hardware as needed.
• Design/build test and manufacturing fixtures as required.

Skills

Interferometry

MTF

Radius of curvature

Optical testing

MS Office

Optical design

Data synthesis

Problem solving

Lab collaboration

Education

AS optics

BS optics

BS optical engineering

Tools

Matlab

Mathcad

Mathematica

Maple

Job description

Description

RxSight® is an ophthalmic medical technology corporation headquartered in Aliso Viejo, California that has commercialized the world’s first and only adjustable intraocular lens (IOL) that is customized after cataract surgery. The company’s mission is to revolutionize the premium cataract surgery experience by allowing surgeons to partner with their patients to achieve optimized results for every unique eye.

Overview

RxSight is a biomedical device company based in Aliso Viejo, California, is seeking candidates for a research position in its Optics R&D Division. This job involves working with a team of scientists to develop a light-adjustable intraocular lens for use in cataract and refractive surgery.

Job Type

Full-time

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Assists with optical testing of the RxLAL and related products, including interferometric, MTF, regular product monitoring, and other measurements.
• Work in the laboratory to assist with development of nomograms for the light adjustable lens.
• Prepare and present data summary and engineering documentation.
• Confers with engineering and technical staff regarding fabrication and testing of prototype systems, and modifies design as required.
• Design and commercialize new products based on light adjustable materials technology.
• Ensure that all laboratory equipment is properly maintained and calibrated.
• Modify hardware equipment as needed.
• Design and build test and manufacturing fixtures as needed.

Requirements

• Practical experience with general optical testing techniques and metrology including interferometry, MTF, radius of curvature, etc.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of software (or equivalent).
• Experience with designing, engineering, fabrication, and alignment of optical systems.
• Synthesizes complex or diverse information, collects and researches data, designs work flows and procedures.
• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, develops alternative solutions, works well in group problem solving situations.
• Strives to continuously build knowledge base and skills sets.
• Presents numerical data effectively and can read and interpret written information.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

Education, Experience, And Training

• Successful candidates must have either a AS (with 3+ years of experience in related fields) or BS degree in optics, optical engineering, Physics, Chemistry or a related field.
• Training to be completed per the training plan for this position as maintained in the document control system
• The training requirements on TRN-10007 Insider Trading Policy, TRN-10008 Global Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption Policy and TRN-10009 Code of Business Conducts and Ethics must be diligently completed within 30 days from the hiring date and on an annual basis

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• None

Computer Skills

• Word Processing.
• Spreadsheet Software.
• Matlab or Mathcad or Mathematica or Maple
• Project Management System

Salary Description

$71,000 To $80,000 Per Year