Senior Chemistry Technician

Vuzix Corporation • West Henrietta, NY

8d • $60,000 - $85,000

About The Position

Vuzix is seeking a hands-on Senior Chemistry Technician to support the development of advanced optical materials for next-generation AR waveguides and photonic devices. Working alongside Material Scientists and Engineers, the technician will prepare formulations, conduct laboratory experiments, characterize materials, and help transition new materials from research into pilot manufacturing. The position also supports laboratory organization, inventory management, safety compliance, and applicable ISO 9001:2015 standards and training.

Requirements

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Technology, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of industry laboratory experience.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow experimental procedures.
• Comfort working with chemicals and laboratory equipment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and basic data analysis.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with polymers, coatings, adhesives, inks, or UV-curable materials.
• Experience in optics, photonics, semiconductor, or advanced materials industries.
• Familiarity with laboratory safety procedures and chemical handling.
• Experience with thin-film processing, spin coating, or vacuum equipment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process chemical formulations, coatings, and optical materials.
• Weigh, mix, filter, and dispense laboratory materials.
• Support material characterization, including viscosity, refractive index, cure behavior, and environmental testing.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment such as balances, mixers, vacuum ovens, spin coaters, and UV curing systems.
• Document experimental results and maintain accurate laboratory records.
• Assist with material scale-up activities and process development projects.
• Support laboratory organization, inventory management, and safety compliance.
• Meet required ISO 9001:2015 standards and complete necessary training based on relevant Quality Objectives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree