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AMO Groningen BV is specialized in the development, improvement and manufacturing of state of the art surgical ophthalmic products, mainly intra-ocular lenses. The facility consists of small and integrated Research, Development and Manufacturing teams that have strong track records. The team is expanding and we are currently looking for a talent for the position of::

Sr. Scientist

Tasks and responsibilities
The Optical Scientist is a key addition to IOL optics and vision science team located in The Netherlands, Europe. He/She will be responsible for R&D activities related to the design and development of intraocular lenses and will support the development of new optical metrology for testing intraocular lenses. Key tasks and responsibilities are:

• Participate in the development of new concepts for unique medical devices from ideation to market phase
• Support and participate in design and development of new intraocular lenses and new optical metrology for testing intraocular lenses.
• Develop test methods and validation systems to characterize new and existing intraocular lenses.
• Support requirements development, documentation of design, writing and execution of protocols and reports.
• Stay current with the status of competitive products, with cutting-edge medical device industry and with technology trends to ensure innovative product design. Investigate and evaluate existing technologies.
• You will contribute to multi-disciplinary research teams and will be responsible for conducting independent research tasks with European research institutes.
• Work closely within a cross-functional team, with senior research staff, and also with research institutes and R&D groups in USA.

Qualifications

Requirements

• BS/MS/Ph D in optics, physics or vision science
• Preferably 3 or more years of relevant experience
• Proficient in optical design principles, using Zemax, OSLO or other design tools to design and simulate optical systems
• Demonstrated research experience and interest in technology development
• Strong problem solving skills
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills
• Self-motivated, creative, flexible, positive attitude individual with the initiative and drive for timely completion of goals
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment

Remuneration
We offer a full-time job in a dynamic environment, with a lot of opportunities for personal and professional growth. We offer professional expatriate, removal and relocating services. Compensation & Benefits are on bench-mark level and a framework for further growth and development is well established.
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