Assistant Scientist

Rxsight • Aliso Viejo, CA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

RxSight is seeking an Assistant Scientist for a research position in its Optics R&D Division in Aliso Viejo, California. The role works with a team of scientists to develop a light-adjustable intraocular lens for cataract and refractive surgery, including work with RxSight’s light-adjustable lens technology and related products.

The position involves optical testing and measurements, laboratory equipment maintenance and calibration, experiment design, development of nomograms, and design of optomechanical fixtures. The successful candidate can prioritize work, work independently, collaborate effectively, and prepare and present data summaries and engineering documentation. Human vision experience is desired but not required.

Requirements

• Practical experience with general optical testing techniques and metrology, including interferometry, MTF, and radius of curvature.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite software or equivalent.
• Experience designing, engineering, fabricating, and aligning optical systems.
• Ability to synthesize complex or diverse information; collect and research data; and design workflows and procedures.
• Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner, develop alternative solutions, and work well in group problem-solving situations.
• Willingness to continuously build knowledge and skills.
• Ability to present numerical data effectively and read and interpret written information.
• Either an associate degree with 3 or more years of experience in related fields, or a bachelor's degree in optics, optical engineering, physics, chemistry, or a related field.
• Complete the training requirements listed in the position's training plan, including specified policy training within 30 days of hiring and annually.
• Computer skills in word processing, spreadsheet software, and Matlab, Mathcad, Mathematica, or Maple.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with human vision.

Responsibilities

• Assist with optical testing of the RxLAL and related products, including interferometric testing, MTF, regular product monitoring, and other measurements.
• Work in the laboratory to assist with development of nomograms for the light-adjustable lens.
• Prepare and present data summaries and engineering documentation.
• Confer with engineering and technical staff regarding fabrication and testing of prototype systems, and modify designs as required.
• Design and commercialize new products based on light-adjustable materials technology.
• Maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment.
• Modify hardware equipment as needed.
• Design and build test and manufacturing fixtures as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time