Principal Scientist

1 month ago

Johns Creek GA United States Alcon Full time

Are you ready to see your future like never before? If so, Alcon is the place for you A career at Alcon is like no other. We are innovative. We are impactful. We are the largest eye care medical device company helping restore sight and allowing millions of people worldwide to see brilliantly. We have a long history of industry firsts and a diverse hardworking team that keeps us on the cutting edge.


We are currently hiring a Principal Scientist to join our Development Polymer Chemistry Team in Johns Creek, GA. This person will cconduct exploratory research to produce new knowledge and potential products; conceives, organizes, promotes, and executes ideas and plans to increase chemistry's role in and contribution to the discovery and chemical approaches to meet exploratory objectives in product discovery. Develops research proposals to provide a technically and economically sound basis for developing and evaluating new or improved products, synthetic methods, processes, and analytical and physical testing techniques. Recommends utilization of the results or changes in the scope of work or termination of projects.


Job Title: Principal Scientist


Location: Johns Creek, GA


Key Responsibilities:


  • Perform lab-scale polymer synthesis, modification, purification, formulation and characterization.
  • Highly motivated in laboratory research tasks and strong hands-on bench experience.
  • Expertise in both development of materials and application in contact lens, ocular health and IOL production process to insure compatibility between material and process.
  • Develop an in-depth understanding of structure/ property relationship in polymers, specifically the relationship between molecular architecture/morphology and bulk contact lens properties.
  • Use relevant statistical techniques/ methods to plan and execute experiments and to analyse experimental data. Experience in factorial design and mixture design are highly desirable
  • Handle, use, store and dispose all lab/ used chemicals as outlined in MSDS, SOP and other company prescribed, state and federal guidelines. Also, comply with all company established Health, Safety and Environment operational requirements
  • Document details on all planned and completed experiments including raw materials, experimental plans and procedures, results, data analyses and conclusions in company approved media such as lab notebooks, electronic databases, etc.
  • File all new material concepts including monomer/ polymer designs, syntheses, purification and formulation through invention disclosures and support patent filings as required to protect intellectual property
  • Provide timely communication on planned and completed work to the project & functional team members and leadership through written reports and presentations
  • Develop an external network of research partners/ collaborators to complement internal competencies in the above mentioned research areas
  • Actively monitor competitor activities and patent & scientific literature for significant technical developments relevant to contact lens, ocular health and IOL products


Key Requirements/Minimum Requirements


  • 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
  • Work hours: 40
  • Travel Requirements: Up to 10% domestic
  • Relocation assistance: Yes
  • Sponsorship available: Yes


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

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