• Job Description

  Req#: R-2023-27565

  About Alcon:

  As the global leader in eye care, Alcon has built a rich history of providing innovative products to customers and patients all over the world. We’re extremely proud of our legacy and the significant way we’ve helped to shape the industry over the last 70 years, but we’re just getting started. Our relentless passion to eliminate unmet medical needs drives our pursuit to further advance eye health worldwide. We’re looking for exceptionally talented, driven people who want to make a difference. If you’d like to help us change the way the world sees, this is your chance to Be Brilliant!

  Position Description:

  Alcon is seeking a talented and dedicated intern to assist the Clinical R&D team with important projects related to patient data, specifically the link between various patient factors & visual function outcomes. This information will be foundational in nature and will help us design better solutions for our patients.

  Responsibilities may include:

  • Reviewing clinical study reports and developing an understanding of the endpoints
  • Putting together a research plan/analysis plan to look into the relationship between different variables
  • Collating and summarizing findings and drafting summary reports
  • Project management and process improvement

  Minimum Qualifications:

  • Must be enrolled in an accredited university or college for at least one semester prior to internship or co-op, and at least one additional semester following internship or co-op.
  • Must be pursuing at least a Bachelors degree in Vision Science, Biostatistics, Bioinformatics, Biomed engineering, Biophysics, Neuroscience, Optometry or related major.
  • Academic performance: Minimum cumulative GPA 2.8/4.0
  • Demonstrated leadership skills (i.e. extracurricular activities or projects)
  • Must be authorized to work in the US on a permanent basis without requiring sponsorship (students on an F1 visa with CPT can be accommodated)
  • Ability to commit to a 10-12 week, full time (40 hours per week) summer internship

  Preferred Qualifications:

  • Pursuing a graduate degree
  • Experience in data analysis of clinical trial/research outcomes.
  • Experience with SAS and/or other statistical analysis programs
  • Prior experience in Opthalmic clinical studies or Vision Science studies
  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills

  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.

• About the company

  Our mission is to provide innovative vision products that enhance quality of life by helping people see better. From vision research to eye health, learn more at Alcon.com.

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