Senior Associate
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Job Location:
Johns Creek, GA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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 Senior Associate you will lead research efforts focused on the development of next generation contact lenses and innovative materials for medical devices. This role requires a strong expertise in polymer design synthesis and purification material science specifically an understanding the structure-property relationship of materials and demands an innovative mindset to drive research forward.
This role will be based in Johns Creek GA and a typical day will include:
- Driving research projects aimed at designing and developing advanced contact lens materials and packaging salines for biomedical applications.
- Executing creative polymer design synthesis modification purification and characterization.
- Applying an in-depth understanding of structure/property relationship in polymers specifically the relationship between molecular architecture/morphology and bulk contact lens properties as well as the ability to apply an innovative mindset to overcome challenges and drive product development.
- Monitoring and evaluating industry advancements trends and technologies in material science polymer chemistry and relevant technologies to enhance and guide research initiatives. Drafting new material concepts through invention disclosures and supporting patent filings as required to protect intellectual property leveraging innovative research outcomes.
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams using appropriate statistical techniques and methods to develop execute and analyze experimental protocols. Documenting experimental results details and conclusions in appropriate formats (laboratory notebook memo and/or report) and presenting research findings to stakeholders.
- Mentoring junior scientists and technicians sharing expertise and fostering a collaborative research environment.
What Youll Bring To Alcon:
- Bachelors 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:
- BS 5 yrs experience OR MS 3 yrs experience OR PhD 0-5 yrs experience OR equivalent combination of education and work experience. PhD in Polymer Chemistry or Synthetic Organic Chemistry is highly preferred.
- High motivation in laboratory research tasks and strong hands-on bench experience.
- Experience in the area of medical device research is a plus.
- Use of relevant statistical techniques/ methods to plan and execute experiments and to analyze experimental data. Experience in factorial design and mixture design are highly desirable.
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: 10%
- Relocation assistance: No
- Sponsorship available: Yes
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ALCON IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND PARTICIPATES IN E-VERIFY
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 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Business Development
- Organizational Management
- GAAP
- Accounting
- Analysis Skills
- Meeting Facilitation
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Investment Banking
- Microsoft Excel
- Private equity
- Financial Modeling
- Writing Skills
About Company
Our mission is to provide innovative vision products that enhance quality of life by helping people see better. From vision research to eye health, learn more at Alcon.com.
