Associate Scientist Jobs

Job Title: Associate Scientist

Location: Fort Worth, TX

As an Associate Scientist supporting our R&D Surgical Evaluations team in Fort Worth, Texas, you will be trusted to work on scientific research and laboratory management. In this role, a typical day will include:

• Prepping animal and/or human tissue and assisting the surgeon
• Conducting cell/tissue culture assays
• Managing logistics for R&D studies internally and externally
• Managing the safety, surgical supplies, chemical substances, equipment lifecycle (purchasing, qualification, calibration, repair, disposition) for R&D labs
• Propagating and maintaining in vitro mammalian cell cultures

WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO ALCON:

Key Requirements/Minimum Qualifications:

• Sponsorship available: No
• Relocation assistance: No
• Travel Requirements: 10% to 15% (domestic and international)
• Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +8 yrs;Assoc.+4 yrs)
• Work hours: Standard Working Hours
• The ability to fluently read, write, understand, and communicate in English.

Preferred Qualifications/Skills/Experience:

• Detail oriented and well organized
• Previous training and hands-on experience with in vivo and ex vivo study
• Good knowledge in ophthalmology, biology, biostatistics, or related fields
• Highly motivated self-starter and problem-solver with a demonstrated ability to adapt quickly and work independently, being flexible with assigned tasks
• Familiar with ocular surgery procedure and surgical equipment
• Good understanding and practice of GxP
• 2+ years of full time academic or industry laboratory experience in general laboratory maintenance

HOW CAN YOU THRIVE AT ALCON:

• Grow your career while joining Alcon's mission to provide outstanding, innovative products and support to improve sight and improve lives.
• Utilize Alcon's robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, flexible time off, and much more!
• Partner in a highly team-oriented environment where your potential is recognized.

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 [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.