Associate Scientist, Analytical Chemistry

Generate analytical data for new and existing methods to trouble-shoot issues.

Perform analytical chemistry in collaboration with others to develop and validate analytical methodology, including stability-indicating HPLC methods, GC methods, Karl Fischer for new drug substances and products.

Perform and verify compendia methods

Assist in the design and execution of clinical phase-appropriate method validation and stability protocols.

Execute stability studies to support the development of new drug substances or drug products.

Compile laboratory data.

Assist laboratory investigations for aberrant and out-of-specification data.

Author technical documents such as method development/validation reports, stability reports, and certificates of analysis with assistance.

Maintain laboratory records and provide peer review of laboratory data.

Schedule work activities with supervision and maintain laboratory supplies and equipment.

Author and/or review standard operating procedures pertaining to analytical testing and reporting.

Execute investigational studies in collaboration with others to address specific issues.

Conduct work in compliance with cGMP, safety, and regulatory requirements.

Assist in authoring Regulatory documents.

Monitor and evaluates completion of tasks and projects.

May assist in budget preparation for laboratory equipment.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO ALCON:

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

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

Strong laboratory skills in analytical testing for small molecules.

Experience with HPLC/UPLC, GC, GC-with headspace, Karl Fischer, FT-IR, and other physical testing including pH, HIAC, viscosity.

The individual should be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment – able to rapidly flex activities and priorities.

This individual should be goal-oriented with excellent communication (written and oral) and organizational skills.

The individual must be able to work effectively in teams.

Experience with Empower software and electronic notebook (ELN) preferred.

Experience with analysis and/or analytical development for sterile solutions is preferred.

BS/BA in Chemistry or related discipline with at least 5-8 years of relevant experience.

HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON:

Collaborate with teammates to share standard processes and findings as work evolves

See your career like never before with focused growth and development opportunities

Join Alcon’s 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.

Alcon Careers

See your impact at alcon.com/careers

ATTENTION: Current Alcon Employee/Contingent Worker

If you are currently an active employee/contingent worker at Alcon, please click the appropriate link below to apply on the Internal Career site.

Find Jobs for Employees

Find Jobs for Contingent Worker

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 alcon.recruitment@alcon.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.