Remote Optical Scientist Jobs
Remote optical scientist jobs are open across the U.S. at remote-first firms and distributed teams in defense optics, photonics, semiconductor, and biomedical imaging. Employers hiring remotely right now include Eyemart Express, ASML, and VSP Vision. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Optical Lab Technician Full-Time
30 years ago, Dr. Barnes founded Eyemart Express to deliver everything a patient needs. It started with one friendly shop in Appleton, WI, and has since expanded to over 245 in 42 states. Today, Eyemart Express is celebrated for promptly delivering quality eyewear at great prices while maintaining great relationships with optometrists and local communities. We're not like everyone else, with local labs in stores, eye exams, and same-day delivery on glasses — our customers never miss a moment. Now, you can join one of the nation's top optical retailers and improve lives by helping people see better.
As an Optical Lab Technician, you'll be responsible for cutting, edging, and creating prescription lenses to ensure customers receive their new glasses in a timely manner. Your technical skills and attention to detail will contribute to our high standards of quality and service. Experience is preferred but not required, as we are willing to train the right candidate.
Earning Potential: The earning potential for this role is competitive, inclusive of base pay and incentives.
Responsibilities:
- Lab Work: Identify and work with basic optical laboratory equipment, tools, supplies, and materials. Consistently adhere to hourly deadlines for finishing jobs.
- Prescription Management: Correctly read and interpret prescription specifications and input into the computer to ensure lenses are cut properly.
- Maintenance: Maintain the lab area and equipment in a safe and organized manner. Perform daily, weekly, and monthly lab equipment maintenance.
- Operational Excellence: Perform multiple concurrent tasks at several different equipment stations to maintain acceptable job flow.
Requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Experience working in a lab or technical setting
- Experience working in the optical industry is preferred
- Must be able to read, comprehend, and follow technical manuals and protocols
Benefits:
- Health Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Matching 401k
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- Fully paid benefits to maintain licensing requirements and opportunities for advancement
At Eyemart Express, we're dedicated to excellence in everything we do. We understand the importance of work-life balance and strive to be as flexible as possible with scheduling needs to ensure our team members can achieve harmony between work and personal life.
If you're ready to join a company that values excellence, invests in your future, and respects your need for balance, submit your resume today! Eyemart Express is where your career takes off.
This posting provides an overview of the role. A full job description will be provided upon hire.
For roles that are remote (i.e., Work From Home (WFH)) or hybrid (i.e., partial onsite at a VSP location and WFH), must demonstrate a high level of engagement in virtual environments, including maintaining camera presence during meetings to support effective communication and team alignment.
VSP Vision is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to age, gender, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability or protected veteran status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
Optical Lab Technician Full-Time
30 years ago, Dr. Barnes founded Eyemart Express to deliver everything a patient needs. It started with one friendly shop in Appleton, WI, and has since expanded to over 245 in 42 states. Today, Eyemart Express is celebrated for promptly delivering quality eyewear at great prices while maintaining great relationships with optometrists and local communities. We're not like everyone else, with local labs in stores, eye exams, and same-day delivery on glasses — our customers never miss a moment. Now, you can join one of the nation's top optical retailers and improve lives by helping people see better.
As an Optical Lab Technician, you'll be responsible for cutting, edging, and creating prescription lenses to ensure customers receive their new glasses in a timely manner. Your technical skills and attention to detail will contribute to our high standards of quality and service. Experience is preferred but not required, as we are willing to train the right candidate.
Earning Potential: The earning potential for this role is competitive, inclusive of base pay and incentives.
Responsibilities:
- Lab Work: Identify and work with basic optical laboratory equipment, tools, supplies, and materials. Consistently adhere to hourly deadlines for finishing jobs.
- Prescription Management: Correctly read and interpret prescription specifications and input into the computer to ensure lenses are cut properly.
- Maintenance: Maintain the lab area and equipment in a safe and organized manner. Perform daily, weekly, and monthly lab equipment maintenance.
- Operational Excellence: Perform multiple concurrent tasks at several different equipment stations to maintain acceptable job flow.
Requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Experience working in a lab or technical setting
- Experience working in the optical industry is preferred
- Must be able to read, comprehend, and follow technical manuals and protocols
Benefits:
- Health Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Matching 401k
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- Fully paid benefits to maintain licensing requirements and opportunities for advancement
At Eyemart Express, we're dedicated to excellence in everything we do. We understand the importance of work-life balance and strive to be as flexible as possible with scheduling needs to ensure our team members can achieve harmony between work and personal life.
If you're ready to join a company that values excellence, invests in your future, and respects your need for balance, submit your resume today! Eyemart Express is where your career takes off.
This posting provides an overview of the role. A full job description will be provided upon hire.
For roles that are remote (i.e., Work From Home (WFH)) or hybrid (i.e., partial onsite at a VSP location and WFH), must demonstrate a high level of engagement in virtual environments, including maintaining camera presence during meetings to support effective communication and team alignment.
VSP Vision is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to age, gender, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability or protected veteran status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
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Who's Hiring
- Eyemart Express51
- ASML4
- VSP Vision2
- optical outlets2O
- Intuitive Machines2
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote optical scientist jobs.
- Bachelor's or advanced degree in optical engineering, physics, or a closely related field
- Hands-on experience with optical design software such as Zemax OpticStudio or CODE V
- Demonstrated ability to design, build, and characterize free-space or fiber-based optical systems
- Familiarity with optical metrology tools including interferometers, profilometers, and spectrometers
- Experience with laser systems, including safety protocols and laser classification standards
- Active U.S. security clearance or eligibility to obtain one for defense and government programs
Tips for Your Remote Optical Scientist Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote optical scientist openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your specialization and apply directly. Remote postings at smaller photonics and defense firms fill fast, so applying within the first few days matters.
Document your optical modeling work visually
Remote employers can't watch you work, so a shareable portfolio of Zemax, CODE V, or OpticStudio simulation outputs, system layout diagrams, and tolerance analysis results proves capability before the first call. Include the design problem, your approach, and the outcome.
Signal async communication skills explicitly
Remote optical scientist teams run on written technical updates and shared documentation. Mention experience writing design review documents, optical trade study reports, or internal technical memos. Employers look for engineers who communicate decisions clearly without needing a meeting.
Target sectors where remote optical work concentrates
Remote optical scientist roles cluster in photonics hardware startups, defense simulation programs, and medical imaging software companies. Focusing your search on these sectors surfaces roles built for distributed teams rather than postings that expect eventual on-site work.
Remote Optical Scientist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote optical scientist job?
Target companies with fully distributed engineering teams, photonics startups, and defense contractors that run remote labs and simulation-heavy workflows. Remote employers screen for optical modeling proficiency in tools like Zemax or CODE V, strong written technical communication, and the ability to drive designs forward without daily in-person oversight. A portfolio of documented optical system designs or published simulation results gives you a concrete edge over candidates with comparable credentials.
Which companies hire remote optical scientists?
Companies hiring remote optical scientists right now include Eyemart Express, ASML, and VSP Vision, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Remote openings typically come from photonics and semiconductor firms, defense and aerospace contractors with distributed R&D teams, and medical imaging companies that run design and simulation work outside a central facility.
Can you get a remote optical scientist job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry roles are harder to land because employers expect you to work independently from day one without on-site mentorship. Photonics startups and university-adjacent research firms are the most likely to consider entry-level remote candidates. A strong capstone project, open-source optical simulation work, or a published thesis on a relevant topic can substitute for commercial experience and signal the self-direction remote teams need.
Do you need a degree for remote optical scientist jobs?
Usually, but the weight of the degree depends on specialization. Most remote optical scientist roles in defense, semiconductor, and biomedical imaging expect at least a bachelor's in physics, optical engineering, or a closely related field. Remote employers weigh demonstrated modeling skills, a portfolio of optical system designs, and hands-on results alongside credentials, and advanced roles frequently require a master's or PhD.
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