Scientist I

Bausch+Lomb Companies Inc.•Rochester, NY

44d•$60,000 - $85,000•Onsite

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 significant advances in eye health, and we believe we are well positioned to continue leading the advancement of eye health in the future. We are seeking a Scientist I to perform hands-on surface analysis and spectroscopy of polymeric materials with a focus on surface analysis by wettability (contact angle), Zeta potentiometry, and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). 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. The ideal candidate will have experience in laboratory analytical instrument operation, instrument repair and maintenance, calibration, method development and data interpretation.

Requirements

BS or MS in Chemistry, Polymer Science, or Materials Engineering/Science (or similar) with 0-5 years of experience and a focus on surface analysis of materials and/or spectroscopy.
Experience in performing and interpreting interfacial energy and surface energy measurements (wettability, sessile drop, pendant drop, captive bubble, etc.).
Knowledge of vibrational spectroscopy (FTIR and Raman) including data acquisition techniques and analysis methods.
Hands-on chemical lab and analytical chemistry experience including strong record keeping skills (hardcopy and electronic filing).
Preferred experience with chemical characterization of surfaces/surface charge (Zeta potential, QCM-D, etc.).
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.
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.
Proficient computer skills, use of MS office software, database management and electronic notebook.

Responsibilities

Provide routine sample analysis (FTIR, wettability, etc.) for a mix of samples in response to daily changes in priorities.
Analysis of materials using techniques to include contact angle wettability measurements, interfacial energy, Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), gravimetric extractables, Zeta potentiometry, and quartz crystal microbalance measurements.
Analyze data, summarize results, and communicate key findings.
Contribute to R&D projects and participate in problem solving throughout product lifecycles (development, pilot, and mature manufacturing).
Interpretation of complex datasets collected across multiple techniques to provide an understanding of surface properties.