2027 Chemistry, Materials & Life Sciences Interns

Alcon; Goleta (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Alcon is seeking multiple talented and motivated Chemistry, Materials & Life Sciences Interns to join our 2027 Summer Internship Program across several U.S. locations, including Johns Creek, Goleta, Lake Forest, Fort Worth, and Houston.

Interns will gain meaningful industry experience and collaborate with professionals while building technical skills. Participants will receive coaching, mentoring, and development opportunities and contribute to projects in lab research, polymer science,

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an accredited university for at least one semester prior to internship and at least one semester after.
• Pursuing at least a bachelor’s degree in chemistry, polymer/materials science, biology, or related major.
• Academic GPA 2.8/4.0 minimum.
• Demonstrated leadership in activities/projects.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship or CPT accepted for F1 visa.

Responsibilities

• Conduct laboratory experiments supporting chemistry research and materials analysis.
• Design and characterize polymers for next‑generation lens materials and care products.
• Develop analytical methods for ophthalmic product and material characterization.
• Process tissue samples and support fluorometric/immunoassays and molecular analyses.
• Support GMP R&D activities related to clinical manufacturing processes and equipment.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Leadership

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or related

Tools

Analytical instruments

Job description

About Alcon:

Alcon helps people see brilliantly. As the global leader in eye care with a heritage spanning more than 75 years, we offer one of the broadest portfolios of products designed to enhance sight and improve people’s lives. Our Surgical and Vision Care products touch the lives of more than 260 million people in over 140 countries each year, supporting those living with conditions such as cataracts, glaucoma, retinal diseases, and refractive errors. Our more than 25,000 associates help enhance quality of life through innovative products, partnerships with eye care professionals, and programs that advance access to quality eye care. If you’d like to help change the way the world sees, this is your chance to Be Brilliant!

Position Description:

Alcon is seeking multiple talented and motivated Chemistry, Materials & Life Sciences Interns to join our 2027 Summer Internship Program across several U.S. locations, including Johns Creek, GA; Goleta, CA; Lake Forest, CA; Fort Worth, TX; and Houston, TX. Interns will have the opportunity to gain meaningful industry experience, contribute to real-world projects, and collaborate with professionals across Alcon. Through this internship, students will build technical skills, expand their professional network, and receive coaching, mentoring, and development opportunities while helping advance Alcon’s mission to help people see brilliantly.

Potential Internship Project Areas:

Based on business needs, location, and team alignment, internship projects may include opportunities such as:

• Conduct laboratory experiments supporting chemistry research, materials characterization, formulation development and data analysis.

• Design, synthesize, purify and characterize polymers for next-generation contact-lens materials and lens-care products.

• Develop analytical methods or new measurement capabilities for ophthalmic-product and material characterization.

• Process ocular tissue samples and support fluorometric assays, immunoassays and molecular or diagnostic analyses.

• Support GMP pharmaceutical R&D activities involving clinical manufacturing processes, equipment, facilities and implantable drug-delivery products.

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 bachelor’s degree in chemistry, polymer/materials science, biology, biochemistry, microbiology, pharmaceutical science, 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 U.S. 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

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