This role requires a combination of technical mastery, innovative problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration to drive materials from concept to lab-scale development and eventually to commercial production and real-life application.Materials Chemist for UV-Curable Materials Responsibilities
- Develop, optimize and test UV-curable ink formulations to meet jetting and finished ophthalmic lens requirements for glasses
- Conduct research and development activities to improve existing products and create new ones
- Troubleshooting: Resolve material-related challenges through root-cause analysis and iterative testing
- Collaborate with other team members and cross-functional teams, including process engineering, application engineering, system architect, down-stream integration team, sourcing, EHS, regulatory etc. to ensure successful product launches
- Provide technical support to customers and internal stakeholders on ink-related issues
- Innovation & IP: Lead R&D efforts to push material boundaries, file patents, and stay ahead of industry trends in 3D printing and optical materials
- Demonstrated experience and capability to guide, drive and manage strategic materials vendors to develop customized materials meeting stringent requirements
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies
- Ph.D. or Master's degree in Chemistry, Polymer Materials Chemistry, Materials Science and Engineering or related field
- Minimum 2 years of industrial experience in ink formulation and UV curable materials
- Expertise in raw materials of formulation, such as photo initiators, monomers, oligomers, antioxidants, stabilizers, surfactants, dyes/pigments and so on. Demonstrated experience of understanding of the impact of raw materials on curing reactions (such as curing speed, cross-linking, phase separation) and formulation properties such as yellowness, mechanical properties, Tg, and environmental stability)
- In-depth knowledge of ink formulation chemistry, rheology, and physical properties
- Experience with advanced chemical analytical techniques and materials characterization techniques
- Proven experience in complex problem-solving, project management skills and ability to work independently and within the team
- Able to balance between technical depth and product delivery needs
- Good command of communication skills for technical reports, documentation and presentations
- Ability to monitor industry innovations and regulations and efficiently drive vendor relationships
- Experience with a full product development cycle is a big plus: including ideation based on requirement, proof-of-concept iteration, process optimization, scaling-up, product launch and receiving real-life feedback is a big plus
- Able to embrace ambiguity. Can quickly adjust to new conditions and helps others do the same, working effectively through ambiguity and adversity
- Background in optically clear resins (e.g., lenses, waveguides, displays)
- Knowledge of nanoparticle dispersions (for refractive index tuning)
- Experience with high-speed curing systems (LED UV, excimer lamps)
- Knowledge of color science and color management
- Familiarity with regulatory requirements. Experience with regulatory submissions
- Familiarity with AI/ML for material discovery (e.g., high-throughput screening)
- Experience in inkjet printing, coatings, or 3D printing (e.g., SLA, DLP, inkjet)
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