What are the responsibilities and job description for the Principal position at Alcon?
This is an onsite position based out of our Fort Worth, TX Main Campus
At Alcon, we're passionate about enhancing sight and helping people see brilliantly. With more than 25,000 associates, we innovate fearlessly, champion progress, and act swiftly to impact global eye health. We foster an inclusive culture, recognizing your contributions and offering opportunities to grow your career like never before. Together, we make a difference in the lives of our patients and customers. Are you ready to join us?
This role is part of Alcon's Research & Development function, a team that innovates boldly and delivers new products and services to help revolutionize the eye care industry, advance optimal patient outcomes and help people see brilliantly. The Principal II, Analytical Chemistry Specialist (Science/Tech/Engineering Path), is primarily responsible for supporting customer business through innovative science and solutions. You will lead complex projects, provide technical guidance, and drive problem-solving and innovation using advanced knowledge in Analytical Chemistry.
The role will support research, technology assessment, and product development in myopia control, including translation of scientific concepts into clinically and commercially relevant ophthalmic products. Prior experience in myopia-control research or product development is highly desirable.
In this role, a typical day will include:
*Support customer business with efficient, effective, and innovative science and solutions
*Plan, conduct, and provide technical direction for major projects with complex technical challenges
*Offer technical advice and counsel to global and functional specialists responsible for business activities
*Conduct qualitative and quantitative analyses of organic or inorganic compounds and biologics, determining chemical and physical properties during chemical syntheses, fermentation, or other chemical processes
*Develop or improve analytical techniques, methodology, and procedures, and investigate the application of instruments in analysis
*Serve as a subject matter expert and go-to person for complex challenges, handling high-impact projects requiring strategic thinking and problem-solving
*Collaborate cross-functionally to achieve broader business objectives
*Lead initiatives, propose innovative solutions, and mentor mid-level or junior contributors
*Focus on deepening technical knowledge and professional development. All associates must adhere to GxP regulations by strictly following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), maintaining accurate and complete documentation, ensuring rigorous quality control, and completing all required training. Associates are responsible for meeting their individual job requirements and contributing to the overall compliance of the organization. Compliance with regulatory requirements and a commitment to continuous improvement are essential to our operations.
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
HOW YOU CAN THRIVE:
*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 a robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, flexible time off and much more.
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ALCON IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND PARTICIPATES IN E-VERIFY
Alcon takes pride in maintaining an inclusive environment that values different perspectives and our policies are non-discriminatory in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, 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.comand let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
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. Equal Employment Opportunity Posters: If you’d like to view a copy of the Alcon’s affirmative action plan or policy statement, please email alcon.er@alcon.com.
EEO Statement: Alcon is an Equal Opportunity Employer and takes pride in maintaining a diverse environment. We do not 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.