Scientist II

Bausch + Lomb • US-NY-Rochester, NY

4d • $70,000 - $115,000

About The Position

Bausch + Lomb (NYSE/TSX: BLCO) is a leading global eye health company dedicated to protecting and enhancing the gift of sight for millions of people around the world—from the moment of birth through every phase of life. Our mission is simple, yet powerful: helping you see better, to live better. Our comprehensive portfolio of over 400 products is fully integrated and built to serve our customers across the full spectrum of their eye health needs throughout their lives. Our iconic brand is built on the deep trust and loyalty of our customers established over our 170-year history. We have a significant global research, development, manufacturing and commercial footprint of approximately 13,000 employees and a presence in approximately 100 countries, extending our reach to billions of potential customers across the globe. We have long been associated with many of the most significant advances in eye health, and we believe we are well positioned to continue leading the advancement of eye health in the future. Position Summary: We are seeking a Scientist to perform hands-on surface analysis of polymeric and biocompatible materials with a focus on the surface characterization by ToF-SIMS and AFM. This role is within the Microscopy and Surface Science R&D group providing analytical services, expertise, and support to internal and external customers pertaining to Vision and Vision Care products. Additional responsibilities include providing critical support for manufacturing and operations. The position will contribute to R&D projects and participate in problem solving throughout product lifecycles (development, pilot, and mature manufacturing).

Requirements

• 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.
• Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

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.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree