R&D Lab Technician (m/w/d)

at  AlignTech

JOIN A TEAM THAT IS CHANGING MILLIONS OF LIVES.

Transforming smiles, changing lives.
At Align Technology, we believe a great smile can transform a person’s life, so we create technology that gives people the confidence to take on whatever’s next. We revolutionized the orthodontic industry with the introduction of the Invisalign system, and we have never lost sight of that spirit of innovation. Our diverse and collaborative teams are constantly pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.
Ready to join us?

IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL…

• impact the development of Cubicure’s photopolymer portfolio materials and customized formulations.
• design and evaluate novel photopolymers/formulations for the application in lithography-based 3D-printing (e.g., stereolithography).
• evaluate novel mixing and formulating processes as material production technology.
• perform and establish 3D-printing of these formulations and post-processing strategies (e.g., physical and mechanical cleaning, thermal or UV post curing)
• analyze newly produced polymers/monomers/components and final formulations using chemical & physical characterization techniques. In addition, further characterize cured parts on a coupon level via established industrial testing protocols (e.g., ISO, ASTM).
• establish a positive and progressive working culture on the laboratory level.
• efficiently work on projects with cross-functional teams.
• prepare written reports summarizing key findings.
• identify and implement effective courses of action.
• carefully write and improve existing laboratory procedures.
• work independently at the laboratory bench to develop and evaluate new products or adapt and improve existing ones.
• set-up and handling of lab and testing equipment, materials, electricity, machines, and chemicals according to dedicated safety protocols.

IN THIS ROLE, YOU’LL NEED …

• 3+ years of material research & development experience, especially in monomer/polymer synthesis, engineering, characterization, and testing (e.g., DSC, IR-spectroscopy, rheology, (thermo)mechanical testing).
• Bachelor degree or equivalent in chemistry, polymer engineering, materials science, chemical engineering, or related field.
• strong technical knowledge, deep understanding of structure-property relationships and proficiency in polymers.
• to be a visionary, self-confident, creative, passionate, and professional decision maker and team player.
• exceptional communication and problem-solving skills.

Desired

• +3 years of photopolymer formulation experience.
• familiarity with chemistry and polymer characterization methods (mechanical testing, thermal analysis, rheology, spectroscopy, and the underlying theory).
• ability to work on projects that vary from routine to very complex.
• strong quality awareness and reliability
• ability to work independently and communicate the findings effectively (ideally in both, German and English).

German: Für die Position gilt der Kollektivvertrag für Kunststoffverarbeiter, das Mindestgrundgehalt nach 4 Verwendungsjahren liegt bei 3.295,69 monatlich Euro brutto für die Verwendungsgruppe IV mit klare Bereitschaft zur Überzahlung.
English: The collective agreement for plastic processors (Kunststoffverarbeiter), applies to the position, the minimum basic salary with 4 years of experience is 3,295.69 euros gross per month for the job category IV with a clear willingness to overpay.