Senior Chemistry Technician - Optical Materials for AR

Vuzix Corporation; West Henrietta (NY); Sur place; USD 70 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

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.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Attention to detail

Data analysis

Excel

Teamwork

Formation

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Outils

Spin coater

Vacuum oven

UV curing system

Analytical balances

Description du poste

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