Principal Scientist
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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. Principal Scientist is a midsenior level technical role within our organization dedicated to advancing the field of ophthalmic materials and enhancing the performance and comfort of contact lenses. This position involves rigorous scientific research innovative formulation development and collaboration with crossfunctional teams to bring new contact lens technologies from concept to market. This role will be in Johns Creek Georgia and a typical day will include:
- Utilizes polymer expertise to design and carryout formulation experiments and characterization to come up with next generation biomaterials for ophthalmic applications. Supports team in the of project plans prepared in cooperation with project team leadership.
- Demonstrates expertise in both materials technology and production process to insure compatibility between material and process. Identifies and optimizes novel materials for their use in contact lens saline and lens care product formulations.
- Demonstrates an indepth understanding of structure and property relationship in polymers specifically the relationship between molecular architecture and morphology and bulk properties. Identifies and executes 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 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.
- Develops an external network of research partners and collaborators to complement internal competencies in the abovementioned research areas. Actively monitors patent and scientific literature for significant technical developments relevant to CL and CLC products
- 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.
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 w/ 7 years of experience in the area of ophthalmic medical device industry and specialty chemicals is highly preferred
- Background in Polymer Chemistry Synthetic Organic Chemistry Material Science Biomedical Engineering Chemical Engineering
- Formulation experience with hydrogels contact lenses contact lens care organic and aqueous polymer systems are desired
- Experience in surfactant and coating chemistry are desired
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: 1020
- Relocation assistance: No
- 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.
Required Experience:
Staff IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
