2027 Chemistry, Materials & Life Sciences Interns

Alcon; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Job summary

Alcon is seeking multiple Chemistry, Materials & Life Sciences Interns for the 2027 Summer Internship Program across several U.S. locations, including Houston, TX. Interns will gain meaningful industry experience, contribute to real-world projects, and collaborate with professionals while building technical skills and professional networks.

You will receive coaching, mentoring and development opportunities as you help advance Alcon's mission to help people see brilliantly.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate leadership skills (e.g., extracurricular activities or projects)
• Academic performance: GPA minimum 2.8/4.0
• Pursuing at least a bachelor's degree in chemistry, polymer/materials science, biology, biochemistry, microbiology, pharmaceutical science, or related major

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry or related major

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:

• 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

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 [e-mail] let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.