Metrology Scientist

HOYA Group•Ramsey, MN

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Join The HOYA Vision Care Team! For over 60 years, HOYA Vision Care has been a passionate leader in optical technology innovation. As a manufacturer of high quality, high performing eyeglass lenses, we continuously aim to bring the best possible vision care solutions to eye care professionals. We are currently hiring a Metrology Scientist in our Ramsey, MN location!

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.
Understanding of traceability, measurement uncertainty, and metrology principles.
MS Office proficiency.

Nice To Haves

Experience with analytical method development, verification, validation, or qualification is strongly preferred.
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.
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.