Metrology Scientist

HOYA Vision Care•Ramsey, MN

9d•Onsite

About The Position

HOYA Vision Care is seeking a Metrology Scientist for their Ramsey, MN location. This role involves performing, developing, and refining analytical chemistry test methods to support R&D, quality investigations, and manufacturing needs. The scientist will operate, maintain, and troubleshoot analytical instrumentation, plan and document method verification and validation activities, and ensure compliance with internal standards and quality systems. Responsibilities also include analyzing and communicating data, authoring laboratory documentation, supporting investigations, collaborating cross-functionally, and maintaining laboratory organization and safety.

Requirements

MS or PhD in Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field; or BS in a related scientific field with 5-7 years of relevant industry experience in analytical or chemical testing environments
Demonstrated hands-on experience with gas chromatography (GC), including headspace analysis.
Experience with polymer or materials characterization techniques such as GPC/SEC and DSC.
Experience working within a quality system environment (ISO, GMP, or similar) preferred.
Knowledge of polymer, coating, or materials testing in an R&D environment.
Familiarity with statistical analysis tools used in analytical chemistry.
Understanding of traceability, measurement uncertainty, and metrology principles.
Ability to travel up to 10%

Nice To Haves

Experience with analytical method development, verification, validation, or qualification is strongly preferred.
Python or equivalent technical computing experience preferred
Experience with Design of Experiments (DOE), method optimization or robustness testing.

Responsibilities

Perform, develop, and refine analytical chemistry test methods to support R&D, quality investigations, and manufacturing needs.
Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot analytical instrumentation including GC, Headspace, GPC/SEC, and DSC.
Plan, execute, and document analytical method verification, equipment qualification, and validation activities (IQ/OQ/PQ) as applicable.
Ensure analytical methods and measurements comply with internal standards and applicable quality systems or regulatory requirements.
Analyze, interpret, and clearly communicate analytical data through technical reports, summaries, and presentations.
Author, review, and maintain work instructions, SOPs, test methods, and related laboratory documentation.
Support root cause investigations, nonconformances, and corrective actions through robust analytical testing and data interpretation.
Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, and Engineering teams.
Support method transfers, method improvements, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Maintain laboratory organization, safety compliance, calibration practices, and good documentation practices.