Job Description

At Alcon, we're passionate about enhancing sight and helping people see brilliantly. With more than 25,000 associates, we innovate fearlessly, champion progress, and act swiftly to impact global eye health. We foster an inclusive culture, recognizing your contributions and offering opportunities to grow your career like never before. Together, we make a difference in the lives of our patients and customers. Are you ready to join us?

Alcon is looking to hire a Sr. Associate, Chemical Science, that will work in a hands-on, dynamic laboratory environment engaged in the analysis, characterization and development of novel nanoparticle, microparticle and implant formulations and related materials.

This role in on-site in Durham, NC and a typical day would include:

• Proficiency with HPLC / UPLC, GC, GC-MS, LC-MS as well as common detection systems (UV, RI, MS, ELSD)
• Proficiency with physical characteristic testing methodologies, including DSC, Dynamic Rheology, FTIR
• Strong method development and validation experience.
• Experience with operating in a GMP regulated environment.
• Proficiency in method, protocol and report writing.
• Lead the design and development of novel analytical methodologies.
• Perform and lead laboratory experimentation across a broad spectrum of responsibilities.
• Directly responsible for superior technical execution through direct experimentation.
• Support product R&D and manufacturing operations.
• May be responsible for supervision of junior technical personnel.
• Apply scientific methods and observational and critical analysis skills to lead technical efforts.
• May lead cross-functional team members to achieve both analytical and process development project goals.

What you’ll bring to Alcon:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +10 yrs; Assoc.+6 yrs; M.S.+0 yrs)
• The ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English
• 2 Years of Relevant Experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in a scientific field with experience, M.S. degree in a scientific field with experience, or B.S. degree in a scientific field with experience.

HOW YOU CAN THRIVE:

• See your career like never before with focused growth and development opportunities
• Join Alcon’s mission to provide outstanding, innovative products and solutions to improve sight, improve lives, and grow your career!
• Alcon provides a robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, flexible time off and much more.
• Travel up to 10%
• Sponsorship - No
• Relocation – No

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Alcon takes pride in maintaining an inclusive environment that values different perspectives and our policies are non-discriminatory in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Alcon is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an email to alcon.recruitment@alcon.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.