Principal Scientist
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Job Description
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 youll 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. As a Principal Scientist you will be trusted to work on Chemistry as the branch of science focused on performing qualitative and quantitative analyses of the composition properties and activity of organic or inorganic compounds and biologics. This role will be in Fort Worth Texas and a typical day would include:
- Develops advanced analytical methods to characterize and understand structureproperty relationship of polymeric materials such as elastomers hydrogels and liquid polymers.
- Demonstrates scientific leadership by applying scientific/technical expertise to identify and resolve complex chemistry issues
- Assists management of project activities support/coach team members participate in subteams and contribute to all function strategies and goals.
- Answers ad hoc questions related to chemical/biological characterization spectral interpretation or structural elucidation.
- Independently designs and executes complex nonstandard laboratory studies to solve technical challenges.
- Thoroughly and clearly documents and/or reviews experiments in laboratory notebook; prepares high quality Technical Documents.
- Communicates and collaborates with colleagues cross functional teams and with supervisor/mentor.
What Youll Bring to Alcon:
- Bachelors Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school 13 yrs; Assoc.9 yrs; M.S.2 yrs; PhD0 yrs)
- The ability to fluently read write understand and communicate in English
- 5 Years of Relevant Experience
Preferred Qualifications:
- PhD in Chemistry (Analytical Biological Organic Physical) Engineering (Biomedical Chemical Mechanical) Science (Vision Optical Biomedical Polymer) Biophysics and other relevant science and engineering degrees
- 510 years of relevant experience
How You Can Thrive at Alcon:
- Join Alcons 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: up to 10
- Relocation assistance: Yes
- Sponsorship available: Yes
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Alcon is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in EVerify. Alcon takes pride in maintaining a diverse environment and our policies are not to discriminate in recruitment hiring training promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race color religion gender national origin age sexual orientation gender identity 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 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
