Senior Crystal Growth Engineer LightWorks Optical SystemsSenior Crystal Growth EngineerBudd Lake, NJSupport furnace and ancillary-equipment capability, including preventive maintenance priorities, calibration, controls, sensors, vacuum or inert-gas systems, RF or induction systems, and troubleshooting of equipment-related variation. Lead a development-heavy portfolio for oxide and garnet materials while providing production-sustaining engineering support for deployed growth methods, including process stability, yield, quality, and equipment capability.
Manufacturing Engineer Coherent CorpManufacturing EngineerNJWe are a vertically integrated manufacturing company that develops innovative products for diversified applications in the industrial, optical communications, military, life sciences, semiconductor equipment, and consumer markets. Ability to support manufacturing activities in environments that may include moving machinery, vibration, noise, and exposure to chemicals used in optical manufacturing processes while following established safety procedures.
NewManager/Principal Scientist Research & Development - Polymer Formulation Cresilon, Inc.Manager/Principal Scientist Research & Development - Polymer FormulationBrooklyn, NY$130,000–$180,000 / yearThis role provides technical leadership and expertise in materials formulation development while building and optimizing internal capabilities to deliver innovative, efficient medical device and combination product solutions, aligned with the company’s long-term technical vision and pipeline of customer-focused innovations. Physical Requirements include the ability to get appropriate vaccinations and clearance to work in an OR/surgical environment, a laboratory environment, wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), be able to sit and stand, perform normal office and laboratory work for moderate periods, and the ability to speak, listen, and understand verbal and written communication.
Senior Manager, Raw Materials, R&D alexanderwangSenior Manager, Raw Materials, R&DNew York, NY$140,000–$150,000 / yearThis is a hands-on technical leadership role requiring deep material science expertise, rigorous experimentation discipline, original creative instinct, and the ability to translate ambiguous creative or performance briefs into concrete, testable material solutions — while also originating new finish, wash, dye, and treatment concepts of their own. Evaluate emerging material technologies (bio-based fibers, recycled/regenerated inputs, low-impact dyeing and finishing, smart/performance textiles) for feasibility, cost, and brand fit, flagging price-point implications early so Design and the Director can weigh in before a concept advances.
Concrete Materials Laboratory Technician Queens Carbon IncConcrete Materials Laboratory TechnicianCedar Grove, NJ$20–$32 / hourA typical day may include preparing aggregates, batching and mixing concrete, casting concrete specimens, measuring fresh concrete properties, conducting compression tests, recording results, and maintaining a clean, organized laboratory. If you enjoy working with concrete, laboratory equipment, and physical testing, this is an excellent opportunity to build your technical skills while contributing to the development of new sustainable cement and concrete technologies.
Remote | Physical Sciences Research Expert — $75–$110/hour 24-MagRemote | Physical Sciences Research Expert — $75–$110/hourNew York, New YorkRemoteThis role supports current and upcoming remote consulting opportunities focused on physical sciences research review, scientific task development, experimental-method analysis, quantitative data assessment, technical reporting, and high-quality project execution. Selected professionals will apply their subject-matter expertise to review realistic scientific scenarios, evaluate technical outputs, prepare structured feedback, and support accurate, evidence-based scientific workflow tasks.
Machine Learning Force Field Scientist SchrödingerMachine Learning Force Field ScientistNew York, NY$120,000–$190,000 / yearSchrödinger is honored to have been included in Crain's New York Best Places to Work, BuiltIn's NYC Best Place to Work, and Newsweek's list of America's 100 Most Loved Workplaces. Schrödinger has pioneered a physics-based software platform that enables discovery of high-quality, novel molecules for drug development and materials applications more rapidly and at lower cost compared to traditional methods.
Machine Learning Force Field Scientist Schrodinger IncMachine Learning Force Field ScientistNew York, NY$120,000–$190,000 / yearSchrödinger is honored to have been included in Crain''s New York Best Places to Work, BuiltIn''s NYC Best Place to Work, and Newsweek''s list of America''s 100 Most Loved Workplaces. Who will love this job: An ML force fields expert who has developed, validated, and applied ML force fields to simulate complex condensed-phase systems, such as solid-liquid interfaces, reactive events in the condensed phase, or solvated biomolecules.
Concrete Materials Laboratory Technician Queens CarbonConcrete Materials Laboratory TechnicianCedar Grove, NJ$20–$32A typical day may include preparing aggregates, batching and mixing concrete, casting concrete specimens, measuring fresh concrete properties, conducting compression tests, recording results, and maintaining a clean, organized laboratory. If you enjoy working with concrete, laboratory equipment, and physical testing, this is an excellent opportunity to build your technical skills while contributing to the development of new sustainable cement and concrete technologies.
Cellsense - Materials Scientist 43NorthCellsense - Materials ScientistNew York, New YorkHands-on formulation experience with polymers, hydrogels, or composites, not just characterization: you have blended, modified, and scaled materials yourself, with a record of taking projects from concept to completion. MS or PhD in Materials Science, Polymer Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field with 2+ years of industry experience; candidates with a BS and 3 to 5 years of relevant industry experience are also welcome.
Machine Learning Force Field Scientist Schrodinger, Inc.Machine Learning Force Field ScientistNew York, NY$120,000–$175,000 / yearSchrödinger is honored to have been included in Crain's New York Best Places to Work, BuiltIn's NYC Best Place to Work, and Newsweek's list of America's 100 Most Loved Workplaces. Who will love this job: An ML force fields expert who has developed, validated, and applied ML force fields to simulate complex condensed-phase systems, such as solid-liquid interfaces, reactive events in the condensed phase, or solvated biomolecules.
Manufacturing Engineer LightWorks Optical SystemsManufacturing EngineerBudd Lake, NJAbility to support manufacturing activities in environments that may include moving machinery, vibration, noise, and exposure to chemicals used in optical manufacturing processes while following established safety procedures. Ability to work in cleanroom, laboratory, and manufacturing environments while wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety glasses, gloves, smocks, and protective footwear.
Research Engineer – Semiconductor Materials SRI InternationalResearch Engineer – Semiconductor MaterialsPrinceton, New Jersey$104,139–$154,903 / yearFull timeSRI’s Advanced Technology and Systems Division conducts innovative research and development in a wide range of disciplines, from hardware security and mixed-signal integrated circuits to novel nanoscale optoelectronic devices and quantum sensing. Successful candidates will have a strong background in semiconductor material growth – particularly by MOCVD in commercial machines – as well as an understanding of how to characterize these materials and integrate into fabrication processes.
Senior Crystal Growth Engineer II-VI Optical Systems, Inc.Senior Crystal Growth EngineerNJSupport furnace and ancillary-equipment capability, including preventive maintenance priorities, calibration, controls, sensors, vacuum or inert-gas systems, RF or induction systems, and troubleshooting of equipment-related variation. Provide technical leadership and hands-on support for Czochralski, Bridgman-Stockbarger, Float Zone, and Skull Melting processes; evaluate method selection and parameter windows for materials and product requirements.
Manager/Principal Scientist Research & Development - Polymer Formulation Devices Cresilon, Inc.Manager/Principal Scientist Research & Development - Polymer Formulation DevicesBrooklyn, NY$130,000–$180,000 / yearThis role provides technical leadership and expertise in materials formulation development while building and optimizing internal capabilities to deliver innovative, efficient medical device and combination product solutions, aligned with the company’s long-term technical vision and pipeline of customer-focused innovations. Additionally, they are responsible for leading the development of documentation required for regulatory submissions (e.g., 510(k), IDE, technical files), driving strategy for publications and grant applications, securing non-dilutive funding through grant opportunities, and supporting technology transfer into manufacturing environments.
Research Fellow - LIB Cathode Materials & Plasma Processing Princeton NuEnergyResearch Fellow - LIB Cathode Materials & Plasma ProcessingMonmouth Junction, NJBuilt on a proprietary, closed-loop platform, PNEs high-performing technologies span multiple high-growth materials businesses, including Rejuvenation (Cathode-to-Cathode direct recycling), Advanced Black Mass, Upcycled CAM, and more-strengthening the domestic battery supply chain while supporting U.S. energy independence and national security priorities. Working alongside experienced scientists and engineers, the Fellow will contribute to the development of next-generation battery materials, proprietary direct recycling technologies, and plasma processing while gaining hands-on experience translating cutting-edge research into commercial manufacturing solutions.
Senior Crystal Growth Engineer Coherent CorpSenior Crystal Growth EngineerNJSupport furnace and ancillary-equipment capability, including preventive maintenance priorities, calibration, controls, sensors, vacuum or inert-gas systems, RF or induction systems, and troubleshooting of equipment-related variation. Provide technical leadership and hands-on support for Czochralski, Bridgman-Stockbarger, Float Zone, and Skull Melting processes; evaluate method selection and parameter windows for materials and product requirements.
Research Fellow - LIB Cathode Materials & Plasma Processing Princeton NuEnergy Inc.Research Fellow - LIB Cathode Materials & Plasma ProcessingMonmouth Junction, NJBuilt on a proprietary, closed-loop platform, PNE's high-performing technologies span multiple high-growth materials businesses, including Rejuvenation (Cathode-to-Cathode direct recycling), Advanced Black Mass, Upcycled CAM, and more-strengthening the domestic battery supply chain while supporting U.S. energy independence and national security priorities. Working alongside experienced scientists and engineers, the Fellow will contribute to the development of next-generation battery materials, proprietary direct recycling technologies, and plasma processing while gaining hands-on experience translating cutting-edge research into commercial manufacturing solutions.
Materials Scientist - Inorganic Expert MercorMaterials Scientist - Inorganic ExpertNew York, New YorkRemoteHands-on experimental experience in one or more of: inorganic synthesis (solid-state, solution, solvothermal, sol-gel), superconducting materials , or semiconductors and advanced packaging . Experience with thin-film growth or device fabrication ( MBE/epitaxy , MOCVD , CVD , sputtering , IBAD , etch , clean-room microfabrication ).
Inorganic Materials Scientist - Expert MercorInorganic Materials Scientist - ExpertNew York, New YorkRemoteHands-on experimental experience in one or more of: inorganic synthesis (solid-state, solution, solvothermal, sol-gel), superconducting materials , or semiconductors and advanced packaging. Experience with thin-film growth or device fabrication ( MBE/epitaxy , MOCVD , CVD , sputtering , IBAD , etch , clean-room microfabrication).