Scientist, Analytical Chemistry

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. We are looking for a Scientist, Analytical Chemistry who will be located at our location in the RTP area of Durham, NC.

This laboratory position in the Research and Development Analytical Chemistry department provides support to Alcon ophthalmic drug development programs. The selected individual will have key responsibility for analytical testing supporting a range of activities including general sample analysis, analytical method development, impurity structural identification, analytical method validation, method transfer, stability, and investigative studies to troubleshoot issues. The position is laboratory based and will involve support work for internal and external projects and provides analysis and evaluation of materials and products at all stages of the product development process.

In this role, a typical day will include:

• 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 when appropriate.
• Generate analytical data for new and existing methods to trouble-shoot issues.
• Assists in the design and execution of clinical phase-appropriate method validation protocols.
• Executes stability studies to support the development of new drug substances or drug products.
• Compiles laboratory data.
• Assists laboratory investigations for aberrant and out-of-specification data.
• Authors technical documents such as method development/validation reports, stability reports, and certificates of analysis with assistance.
• Able to maintain laboratory records and provide peer review and approval of quality critical data.
• Able to independently schedule work activities and maintain laboratory supplies and equipment.
• Authors and/or reviews standard operating procedures pertaining to analytical testing and reporting.
• Able to execute investigational studies in collaboration with others to address specific issues.
• Conducts work in compliance with cGMP, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Provides analysis and evaluation of materials and products at all stages of development and for their area of focus.

Additional Position Information:

• Bachelor's degree strongly preferred
• Strong analytical and organizational skills and attention to detail
• Relocation assistance: no
• Sponsorship available: no

WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO ALCON:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• The ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English
• 3 Years of Relevant Experience

How You Can Thrive at Alcon:

• Alcon provides a robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, flexible time off, and much more!
• Benefit from working in a highly collaborative and diverse team environment.
• Join Alcon’s mission to provide top-tier, innovative products and solutions that enhance sight, enhance lives, & help others "See Brilliantly!"

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