Principal Scientist - Analytical Chemistry

In this role, a typical day will include:

• Demonstrating scientific leadership by applying scientific/technical expertise in chemical characterization and separation science to identify and resolve complex chemistry issues
• Developing advanced analytical methods to characterize and understand structure-property relationship of polymeric materials such as macromers and hydrogels.
• Assisting management of project activities, support/coach team members, participate in sub-teams and contribute to all function strategies and goals.
• Providing answers to ad hoc questions related to chemical characterization, structural elucidation, trace analysis, and impurity identification
• Independently developing non-standard procedures of higher complexity, which requires studying multiple variables and critical attributes to achieve functional deliverables
• Mentoring co-workers within the function and routinely provide guidance to others.
• Thoroughly and clearly documenting and/or reviews experiments in laboratory notebook; prepares high quality Technical Documents. Good laboratory and documentation practice is essential.
• Communicating and collaborating with colleagues within a function, within team and with supervisor/mentor.
• Complying with all regulatory, quality, and safety requirements

WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO ALCON:

• Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +13 yrs; Assoc.+9 yrs; M.S.+2 yrs; PhD+0 yrs)
• The ability to fluently read, write, understand, and communicate in English
• 5 Years of Relevant Experience
• Travel Requirements: 0-5%
• Relocation assistance: Yes
• Sponsorship available: Yes

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

• PhD in Analytical Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry or relevant disciplines with 5 years of experience
• Experience with LC-MS method development.
• Prior experience working in a regulated laboratory setting per GLP/GDP requirements.
• Prior experience in medical device and/or polymer-based device development

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.

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