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, your main responsibility will be evaluating the performance of our products via in vivo, ex vivo, and in vitro studies, supporting the business of our customers and stakeholders a a part of the R&D Surgical Evaluations team in Fort Worth, Texas.
In this role, a typical day will include:
- Providing expertise in intraocular device (IOD) research: study design, protocol development and execution, data analysis, modeling, interpretation, and reporting
- Applying various approaches and strategies to evaluate the IOD's safety and effectiveness, supporting the discovery, characterization, validation, and verification of novel therapies
- With guidance, performing experiments, troubleshooting issues, evaluating data, generating reports, and presenting data at internal forums
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams on assigned projects, serves as SME and influence design & development strategy based on scientific data
- Staying current on literature and technological advances, contributes ideas that promote current research
- Prepping animal and/or human tissue, assists surgeon as the surgical assistant
- Propagating and maintains in vitro mammalian cell cultures
- Conducting cell/tissue culture assays
- Supplying technical advice and counsel to peers, may teach techniques to others
- Assisting in general laboratory management and maintenance
- Managing lab supply inventory and places order as needed
WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO ALCON:
Key Requirements/Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's 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.
- Full time academic or industry laboratory experience required.
- Good knowledge in ophthalmology, biology, biostatistics, and related fields required.
- Previous training and hands-on experience with in vivo and ex vivo study required.
Preferred Qualifications/Skills/Experience:
- Previous ophthalmology research experience preferred.
- Good understanding and practice of GxP preferred.
- Demonstrated excellent scientific writing ability, strong oral communication skills, and attention to details.
- Highly motivated self-starter and problem-solver with a demonstrated ability to adapt quickly and work independently, being flexible with assigned tasks/projects.
HOW CAN YOU THRIVE AT ALCON:
- Partner in a highly team-oriented environment where your potential is recognized.
- Grow your career while joining Alcon's mission to provide outstanding, innovative products and support to improve sight and improve lives.
- Utilize Alcon's robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, flexible time off, and much more!
- Work hours: Standard Working Hours
- Travel Requirements: 10% to 15% (domestic and international)
- Relocation assistance: No
- Sponsorship available: No
Alcon is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. 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 [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.