Material Scientist, Glass Analytics

Job Location:

Light Path Technologies - Orlando, FL 32826
Position Type:
Full Time
Education Level: 4 Year Degree

Travel Percentage :
None

Job Shift: First Shift
Job Category:
Manufacturing

• Establish and operate a Glass Analytics laboratory for comprehensive characterization of chalcogenide glass materials
• Develop validated test methods, uncertainty analyses, and standard operating procedures for glass analysis to ensure data repeatability and traceability from melt to melt.
• Correlate measured material properties with melt chemistry, processing conditions, and downstream manufacturing behavior.
• Maintain materials property databases suitable for use in optical design, FEA, and process modeling.
• Support internal engineering teams with materials data for design reviews, failure analysis, and root-cause investigations.
• Prepare technical reports, white papers, and presentations for customers, internal stakeholders, and external conferences.
• Interface with equipment vendors, research partners, and academic collaborators as needed.
• Other duties as assigned

• Demonstrated ability to develop reliable, repeatable testing methodologies
• Excellent data analysis and documentation skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for technical presentations

• Master's degree or Ph.D. in Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, or related field
• 3+ years of experience in materials characterization, preferably with glass or optical materials
• Strong background in thermal analysis, mechanical testing, and optical characterization techniques
• Experience with laboratory instrumentation for property measurement (DSC, DMA, spectrophotometry, etc.)
• Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple projects

• Specific experience with chalcogenide glasses or infrared optical materials
• Background in glass science or ceramic materials
• Experience presenting at technical conferences or publishing in peer-reviewed journals
• Knowledge of optical design principles and requirements
• Familiarity with statistical analysis and design of experiments (DOE)
• Experience in customer-facing technical roles