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. As a Scientist supporting The U.S. Development of Formulation in Johns Creek, GA, a typical day will include:

• Perform formulation and saline making under GxP environment
• 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.
• 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.
• Performs polymer formulation, process and characterization in a research and development 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-property-process relationship in polymers.

• Bachelor's 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
• Travel Requirements: Less than 20%

• Rigorous application of the scientific method to strategic research targets
• Timely achievement and effective communication of results and conclusions
• Effective collaboration and leadership with team members
• Compliance with all regulatory, quality, and safety requirements, including good documentation practices.
• Background in Chemical engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Process Engineering, Chemistry
• Formulation and process experience with hydrogel and contact lens care are desired
• Must be able to write reports and communicate well to internal customers.
• Direct reports: 0