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 an Associate Scientist you will be trusted to assist with key studies supporting Research & Development for Alcon's surgical, vision care, and pharmaceutical divisions. In this role, you will:

• Conduct and maintain in vivo and in vitro exploratory and GLP-regulated preclinical safety studies in support of government submissions.
• Administer drugs to candidates via a variety of routes including topical ocular, intravitreal, intravenous, etc., to various test systems including nonhuman primates, rabbits, rodents, etc.
• Assist Study Directors and other senior personnel in the development and validation of new experimental methodologies.
• Follow study protocols; generate and collect data in an accurate and timely manner.
• Proofread Data Packages for incorporation into technical reports, and are subject to audits by QAU and various regulatory agencies.
• Maintain program and facility standards to ensure compliance of animal facilities, perform animal husbandry, and health practices.

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.
• The ability to lift and lower up to 20 lbs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience with animal care and husbandry.

HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON:

• Join Alcon’s mission to provide top-tier, innovative products and solutions to enhance sight & enhance live!
• Grow your career in a highly collaborative and diverse environment, as well as on a tight-knit team.
• Alcon provides robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, flexible time off, and much more!

Additional job information:

• Work hours: 40 Hours per week - Monday - Friday, 7 AM - 4 PM; periodic weekend days required (time off during week in these cases)
• Travel Requirements: None
• 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 alcon.recruitment@alcon.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.