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. 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 chemistrys 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 chemistrys 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 Youll Bring to Alcon:
- Bachelors 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 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: None
- Relocation assistance: No
- Sponsorship available: No
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Required Experience:
IC