Optical Scientist bij AMO Groningen

Abbott is a global healthcare company devoted to improving life through the development of products and technologies that span the breadth of healthcare. With a portfolio of leading, science-based offerings in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and established pharmaceuticals, Abbott serves people in more than 150 countries and employs approximately 70,000 people.

In order to continue to realize our mission, Abbott Medical Optics (AMO) in Groningen, The Netherlands, is looking for an:

Optical Scientist

Abbott Medical Optics (115 employees) is as the Center of Excellence for innovative solutions for the surgical opthalmic market, mainly intraocular lenses (IOL). Our products are developed, designed, prepared for manufacturing and taken into manufacturing all in one location. The organization is divided into 5 core teams which generally work on a project basis and according to strong quality guidelines and in an international environment. Thanks to strong product innovations (such as Tecnis Toric, Tecnis Symfony) and an increased number of projects, the organization is enjoying healthy growth.

Did you complete a MSc/ PhD in Optics, Vision Science or Physics, are you interested in bringing science based innovations to the market to truly help the patients we serve, and if you are looking for a challenge in an international, fast growing and dynamic environment then you are the candidate we are looking for!

Main responsibilities:
The Optical Scientist is a key addition to the intraocular lens research and development team. One of the main challenges in this role will be to apply your knowledge of visual optics to design and/ or to optimize IOL design and assess specific patient groups. Key tasks and responsibilities include:

• Participate in the development of new concepts for unique medical devices from ideation to market phase
• Support and participate in design and development of new intraocular lenses and new optical metrology for testing intraocular lenses.
• Develop test methods and validation systems to characterize new and existing intraocular lenses.
• Support requirements development, documentation of design, writing and execution of protocols and reports.
• Stay current with the status of competitive products, with cutting-edge medical device industry and with technology trends to ensure innovative product design. Investigate and evaluate existing technologies.
• You will contribute to multi-disciplinary and international research teams and will be responsible for conducting independent research tasks with research institutes.

Required skills and experience:

• BSc/MSc/PhD in optics, physics or vision science.
• Relevant experience in academia and/ or industry.
• Proficient in optical design principles, using Zemax, OSLO or other design tools to design and simulate optical systems.
• Demonstrated research experience and interest in technology development.
• Strong problem solving skills as well as demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated, creative, flexible, positive attitude individual with the initiative and drive for timely completion of goals.
• A true team player, the ability to work in a team environment.

What we offer:
We are in the business of advancement, both in health solutions and in the lives and careers of our employees. Our work across the world and in many areas of healthcare provides a rich environment for our employees to explore career paths, interests and opportunities. We encourage and promote this growth through training, mentoring, tuition reimbursement, development programs and more. We strive to provide careers full of challenging and rewarding work, as well as personal and professional growth.

How to apply:
Are you appealed by Abbott and recognize yourself in the outlined profile, make your interest known! You can apply by using our online application form.

An equal opportunity employer. Abbott welcomes diversity.

Acquisition as a result of this vacancy is not appreciated