R&D specialist – optics

Type of job: full-time

If you are interested in this open position, please, send us:

• Structured CV with the emphasis on relevant experience for the offered position (in English)
•  Motivation letter (in Czech) describing:

a.    Why you are interested in this position

b.    Why you want to work in our company

c.    What you can offer to the company

• List of minimum two references with whom we can conduct an interview in person or by teleconference

Responsibilities:

• Multidisciplinary experimental and theoretical work under supervision of more senior colleagues
• Experimental data analysis, formulation of conclusions, writing experimental reports
• Literature search on assigned topics
• Independent work on R&D projects (when fit for the task) related to human vision including development of intraocular lenses (IOL) correcting presbyopia, impact of different IOL designs on human vision and optical properties of biomaterials
• Maintenance of assigned laboratory equipment (e.g. optical analyzer, optical bench, microscope)
• Assistance with ensuring smooth operation of optical/optometric lab

Career path:

• Possibility of career growth to more senior R&D positions

Education and Experience:

• Tertiary education in optics, optical engineering, optometry, ophthalmology, biophysics or related field, PhD is a plus but not required  
• 3+ years of experience in research & development (including work on PhD thesis)
• Experience in optometry and/or optical design and analysis is a plus
• Practical experience with statistical analysis is an advantage
• Previous work experience in private sector is a plus

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Strong background in physics (especially optics), mathematics and data analysis
• Readiness to learn new skills and work in multidisciplinary environment

Excellent PC skills:

•  MS Excel, MS Word, MS Power Point....
• Origin, MatLab, statistical analysis SW...
• Optical design and analysis SW is a plus
• English level - B1/B2 at minimum
• Scientific literature writing
• Diligence, accuracy, reliability and personal integrity
• Ability to organize own work to achieve assigned tasks
• Independence combined with ability to recognize own limits
• Practical laboratory skills

What we offer:

• Competitive compensation
• Pleasant and interdisciplinary working environment in a group of young co-workers with broad experience mainly in chemistry, biophysics, biochemistry and engineering
• Modern laboratory with excellent instrumental equipment
• Support of professional development

Contact:
Jana Naňková

E-mail:
jana.nankova@medicem.com

WWW:
www.medicem.com

Telephone:
+420 777 471 511

Updated: 24.7.2015