Associate Scientist

At Alcon, we are driven by the meaningful work we do to help people see brilliantly. We innovate boldly, champion progress, and act with speed as the global leader in eye care. Here, you'll be recognized for your commitment and contributions and see your career like never before. Together, we go above and beyond to make an impact in the lives of our patients and customers.

We foster an inclusive culture and are looking for diverse, talented people to join Alcon. The Associate I, Chemical Science (Science/Tech/Engineering Path) is primarily responsible for conducting exploratory research to generate new knowledge and potential products. You will drive chemistry's role in product discovery, develop research proposals, and solve complex problems using scientific principles.

This role is located in Johns Creek, GA and in this role, a typical day will include:

• Conduct exploratory research to generate new knowledge and potential products
• Conceive, organize, promote, and implement ideas to enhance chemistry's role in product discovery
• Develop research proposals for technically and economically sound product development and evaluation
• Recommend utilization of results or changes in project scope, or project termination
• Manage your workload independently, making decisions within your expertise
• Engage in problem-solving, process improvement, and contribute to team goal
• Mentor junior colleagues, sharing knowledge and guidance on best practices while expanding your expertise
• Performs polymer formulation, characterization and process in a research laboratory environment.
• Demonstrates understanding in both, materials technology and lens production process, to insure compatibility between material and process. Identifies and optimizes novel materials for their use in lens, saline, and lens care product formulations.
• Demonstrates understanding of structure and property relationship in polymers, specifically the relationship between molecular architecture and morphology and bulk properties. Identifies and exe-cutes appropriate testing methodologies to evaluate potential new contact lenses, lens surfaces, package saline and lens care products
• Documents experimental results details on all planned and completed experiments including raw materials, experimental plans and procedures, results, data analyses and conclusions in appropriate-ate formats (laboratory notebook, memo and/or report) and communicate effectively to project teams. Files all new material concepts through invention disclosures and support patent filings as required to protect intellectual property.
• Handles, uses, stores and disposes all lab used chemicals as outlined in MSDS, SOP and other company prescribed, state and federal guidelines. Also, complies with all company established Health, Safety and Environment operational requirements. Uses relevant statistical techniques and methods to plan and execute experiments and to analyze experimental data.
• Actively monitors patent and scientific literature for significant technical developments relevant to CL and CLC products.

What You'll Bring to Alcon:

• Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +8 yrs; Assoc.+4 yrs)
• The ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English

How You Can Thrive at Alcon:

• Join Alcon's mission to provide outstanding, innovative products and solutions to improve sight, improve lives, and grow your career!
• Alcon provides robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, flexible time off, and much more!
• Travel Requirements: None
• Relocation assistance: No
• Sponsorship available: No

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