Senior Chemistry Technician

Vuzix Corporation; West Henrietta (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vuzix Corporation in the United States is seeking a hands-on Senior Chemistry Technician to support the development of optical materials for AR waveguides and photonic devices. You will prepare formulations, conduct laboratory experiments, characterize materials, and help transition new materials from research into pilot manufacturing.

Collaborating with Material Scientists and Engineers, you will document results, maintain accurate records, ensure safety compliance, and support scale-up

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Technology, or related field.
• 5+ years of industry lab experience.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow experimental procedures.
• Comfortable working with chemicals and laboratory equipment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and basic data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process chemical formulations, coatings, and optical materials.
• Weigh, mix, filter, and dispense laboratory materials.
• Support material characterization, including viscosity, refractive index, cure behavior, and environmental testing.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment such as balances, mixers, vacuum ovens, spin coaters, and UV curing systems.
• Document experimental results and maintain accurate laboratory records.
• Assist with material scale‑up activities and process development projects.
• Support laboratory organization, inventory management, and safety compliance.
• Meets required ISO 9001:2015 standards and necessary training based on the relevant Quality Objectives.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data analysis

Excel

Teamwork

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Tools

Spin coater

Vacuum oven

UV curing system

Analytical balances

Job description

About Us:

Founded in 1997, Vuzix (NASDAQ: VUZI) is a growing, dynamic company that specializes in the design, manufacturing and sale of smart glasses and augmented reality (AR) technologies and products for the enterprise and consumer markets. Company products include wearable displays and computing devices that offer portable, high-quality viewing experience for applications in augmented reality, digital information, utility, and entertainment.

Position Summary:

Vuzix is seeking a hands-on Senior Chemistry Technician to support the development of advanced optical materials for next-generation AR waveguides and photonic devices. Working alongside Material Scientists and Engineers, you will prepare formulations, conduct laboratory experiments, characterize materials, and help transition new materials from research into pilot manufacturing.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Prepare and process chemical formulations, coatings, and optical materials.
• Weigh, mix, filter, and dispense laboratory materials.
• Support material characterization, including viscosity, refractive index, cure behavior, and environmental testing.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment such as balances, mixers, vacuum ovens, spin coaters, and UV curing systems.
• Document experimental results and maintain accurate laboratory records.
• Assist with material scale‑up activities and process development projects.
• Support laboratory organization, inventory management, and safety compliance.
• Meets required ISO 9001:2015 standards and necessary training based on the relevant Quality Objectives.

Core Competencies:

Written Communication – Read and interpret written information effectively, write clearly and concisely, adapt writing style for different audiences.

Verbal Communication – Give focused attention to what others are saying, take time to understand what and respond when appropriate without interrupting, speak clearly and effectively express ideas and opinions, adapt and react professionally in both positive and negative situations.

Teamwork & Collaboration – Balance team and individual responsibilities, consider others’ views objectively and with openness to changing your own, give and encourage feedback, contribute to a positive team dynamic, prioritize team success over personal interests, work effectively across departments toward company goals.

Professionalism – Interact with others in a considerate manner, follow through on commitments, react well under pressure and preserve confidentiality, control emotions, and accept responsibility, maintain focus on solutions and treat others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position.

Motivation & Initiative – Demonstrate persistence and ability to adapt to changes in daily workflow and overcome obstacles, ask for and offer help when needed, work independently when required, volunteer readily and look for ways to improve and create successful outcomes, positively contribute to overall work environment.

Respect & Integrity – Treat people with respect, work ethically and with honesty and integrity, inspire the trust of others, demonstrate appreciation and sensitivity for cultural differences, help promote inclusion and understanding of the value of diversity, embrace differences and support a harassment‑free environment.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Technology, or a related field.
• Industry lab experience: 5+ years
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow experimental procedures.
• Comfortable working with chemicals and laboratory equipment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and basic data analysis.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with polymers, coatings, adhesives, inks, or UV‑curable materials.
• Experience in optics, photonics, semiconductor, or advanced materials industries.
• Familiarity with laboratory safety procedures and chemical handling.
• Experience with thin‑film processing, spin coating, or vacuum equipment

Supervisory Responsibilities: None.

Travel: Negligible.

Physical Demands: Frequently required to sit, speak, hear, see, and perform repetitive motion (data entry). Occasionally required to lift or carry (10 lb. minimum). Reasonable accommodation will be made available if applicable.

Vuzix Corporation is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to recruiting and employing the best talent available.