Senior Chemistry Technician

Description

About Us: Founded in 1997, Vuzix (NASDAQ: VUZI) is a growing, dynamic company that specializes in the 

design, manufacturing and sale of smart glasses and augmented reality (AR) technologies and products for the 

enterprise and consumer markets. Company products include wearable displays and computing devices that offer 

portable, high-quality viewing experience for applications in augmented reality, digital information, utility, and 

entertainment. 

Position Summary: 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, you will prepare formulations, 

conduct laboratory experiments, characterize materials, and help transition new materials from 

research into pilot manufacturing.

Essential Duties & 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.

• Meets required ISO 9001:2015 standards and necessary training based on the relevant Quality Objectives.

Core Competencies: 

To perform this job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: 

Written Communication – Read and interpret written information effectively, write clearly and concisely, adapt 

writing style for different audiences. 

Verbal Communication – Give focused attention to what others are saying, take time to understand what and respond 

when appropriate without interrupting, speak clearly and effectively express ideas and opinions, adapt and react 

professionally in both positive and negative situations. 

Teamwork & Collaboration – Balance team and individual responsibilities, consider others’ views objectively and 

with openness to changing your own, give and encourage feedback, contribute to a positive team dynamic, prioritize 

team success over personal interests, work effectively across departments toward company goals. 

Professionalism – Interact with others in a considerate manner, follow through on commitments, react well under 

pressure and preserve confidentiality, control emotions, and accept responsibility, maintain focus on solutions and treat 

others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position.

Motivation & Initiative – Demonstrate persistence and ability to adapt to changes in daily workflow and 

overcome obstacles, ask for and offer help when needed, work independently when required, volunteer readily 

and look for ways to improve and create successful outcomes, positively contribute to overall work environment. 

Respect & Integrity – Treat people with respect, work ethically and with honesty and integrity, inspire the trust 

of others, demonstrate appreciation and sensitivity for cultural differences, help promote inclusion and 

understanding of the value of diversity, embrace differences and support a harassment-free environment. 

Requirements

Qualifications: 

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Technology, or a related field.

• Industry lab experience: 5+ years

• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow experimental procedures.

• Comfortable working with chemicals and laboratory equipment.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and basic data analysis.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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

Supervisory Responsibilities: None. 

Travel: Negligible. 

Physical Demands: Frequently required to sit, speak, hear, see, and perform repetitive motion (data entry). 

Occasionally required to lift or carry (10 lb. minimum). Reasonable accommodation will be made available 

if applicable.