Synergetics · 21 hours ago
Scientist II
Rochester, NY
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry, Mid Level
$70K/yr - $115K/yr
0+ years expBausch + Lomb is a leading global eye health company dedicated to protecting and enhancing the gift of sight. They are seeking a Scientist to perform hands-on surface analysis of polymeric and biocompatible materials, focusing on surface characterization using various analytical techniques.
Health CareHealth DiagnosticsManufacturingMedical DevicemHealth
No H1B
Responsibilities
Characterization of polymeric materials using time-of-flight secondary-ion mass spectrometry (ToF-SIMS) and atomic force microscopy (AFM) to understand the relationship between surface chemistry, surface structure, and wetting behavior
Interpretation of complex datasets collected across multiple techniques to provide an understanding of surface properties
Develop new approaches to characterize the surface properties of polymeric and biocompatible materials used in contact lenses
Analysis of materials using techniques to include time-of-flight secondary-ion mass spectrometry (ToF-SIMS), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), atomic force microscopy (AFM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and contact angle measurements
Serve as Analytical representative and function as a technical lead for research and development activities within a larger project team
Provide Analytical support of manufacturing and operations with problem solving activities
Qualification
Required
PhD in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or relevant field with 0-3 yrs experience or MS with 5+ yrs experience preferred in medical device or FDA regulated industry
Extensive knowledge of ToF-SIMS including data acquisition techniques, analysis methods and preferred experience with principal component analysis (PCA)
Experienced with AFM operation and preparation of samples, preferably including hydrated/immersed sample analysis
Creative and effective problem-solving skills to approach varied issues throughout product lifecycles and the ability to apply scientific principles to a broad range of technical assignments
The ability to develop working relationships with various internal core competencies and to project influence across the organization
Willingness to support a wide range of customers from R&D to plant-level problem solving
Excellent interpersonal, collaborative, and organizational skills, as well as excellent written and verbal communication skills are required
Preferred
Preferred experience with TEM operation and preparation of samples, including image analysis, microtome cross-sectioning, ion milling, and cryogenic techniques
Preferred experience in performing and interpreting interfacial energy and surface energy by contact angle or wettability measurement
Preferred experience with range of methods for chemical characterization of surfaces (XPS, Raman, FTIR)
Preferred experience with hydrated room temperature and/or cryogenic sample analysis
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Eye Health, Disability and Life Insurance begins on your hire date
401K Plan with company match and ongoing company contribution
Paid time off – vacation (3 weeks - prorated upon hire), floating holidays and sick time
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with company match
Employee Incentive Bonus
Tuition Reimbursement (select degrees)
Ongoing performance feedback and annual compensation review
Company
Synergetics
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201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2016-02-10Acquired
1990-04-06IPO
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