Scientist

SCHOTT AG; Duryea (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

medical

dental

vision

401K

vacation

holidays

tuition reimbursement

short-term/long-term disability

etc.

Job summary

SCHOTT AG in the United States is seeking a senior materials scientist to design and develop advanced ceramic, glass, and glass-ceramic materials for optical and technical applications. You will lead experimental programs to relate composition, processing, microstructure, and properties, turning data into actionable technical solutions.

You will guide manufacturing process development, scaling from powder preparation to sintering and finishing, while driving innovation and collaborating with

Qualifications

• PhD preferred in Materials Science, Ceramics, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in synthesis, processing, and characterization of ceramic materials.
• Strong knowledge of materials development, process optimization, and analytical problem-solving.
• Excellent communication and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience leading technical projects and contributing to new product development.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop advanced ceramic, glass, and glass-ceramic materials for optical and technical applications.
• Lead experiments to relate composition, processing, microstructure, and properties; translate data into solutions.
• Develop, optimize, and scale manufacturing processes from powder preparation to sintering and finishing.
• Drive innovation by identifying new material and technology opportunities and moving concepts to commercialization.
• Lead and contribute to cross-functional project teams; coordinate resources and communicate results to stakeholders.
• Support IP development, customer engagement, strategic research, and external collaborations with universities and industry partners.

Skills

Materials development

Process optimization

Analytical problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical leadership

Education

PhD preferred in Materials Science, Ceramics, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field

Job description

• Design and develop advanced ceramic, glass, and glass-ceramic materials that meet performance requirements for optical and technical applications
• Lead experimental programs to establish relationships between composition, processing, microstructure, and material properties, translating data into actionable technical solutions
• Develop, optimize, and scale manufacturing processes including powder preparation, forming, sintering, finishing, and material characterization
• Drive innovation by identifying new material, product, and technology opportunities and advancing concepts through commercialization
• Lead and contribute to cross-functional project teams, providing technical guidance, coordinating resources, and communicating results to technical and business stakeholders
• Support intellectual property development, customer engagement, strategic research initiatives, and external collaborations with universities, suppliers, and industry partners

Your Profile

• PhD preferred in Materials Science, Ceramics, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical field
• Preferred minimum of 4 years of experience in the synthesis, processing, and characterization of ceramic materials
• Strong knowledge of materials development, process optimization, and analytical problem-solving within research and development environments
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex technical concepts to diverse audiences and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical projects, drive innovation, and contribute to new product development and commercialization efforts

At SCHOTT, you can expect a unique corporate culture where we emphasize equity, diversity, and inclusion. We know: motivated and committed employees are the precondition for the success of our company.

We offer a wide range of benefits to meet your needs to include:

• medical
• dental
• vision
• 401K
• vacation
• holidays
• tuition reimbursement
• short-term/long-term disability
• etc.

Discover a special corporate culture where everyone has the opportunity to develop their entire potential.

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