Associate Scientist, Analytical Chemistry

Alcon; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Flexible time off

Job summary

Alcon is seeking an Associate Scientist, Analytical Chemistry for its Durham facility. The role focuses on analytical testing of drug substances and products, method development, and validation using HPLC/UPLC, GC, Karl Fischer, FT-IR, and related techniques.

You’ll document results, support regulatory activities, and work in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment. Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related field and 5–8 years of relevant experience, with strong

Qualifications

• BS/BA in Chemistry or related discipline with 5–8 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English fluently.

Responsibilities

• Analyze drug substance and drug product for ophthalmic medicines, including release and stability testing.
• Develop and validate analytical methods such as HPLC/UPLC, GC, and Karl Fischer.
• Prepare method development/validation reports and certificates of analysis.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure regulatory and cGMP compliance.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records and document results.
• Assist in investigations of out-of-specification data and lab issues.
• Support instrument maintenance and budgeting for lab equipment.

Skills

Teamwork

Written & oral communication

Adaptability

Goal orientation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related discipline

Tools

HPLC/UPLC

GC

Karl Fischer

FT-IR

Empower software

ELN

pH measurement

HIAC

Viscosity testing

Job description

At Alcon, we are driven by the meaningful work we do to help people see brilliantly. We innovate boldly, champion progress, and act with speed as the global leader in eye care. Here, you'll be recognized for your commitment and contributions and see your career like never before. Together, we go above and beyond to make an impact in the lives of our patients and customers.

We foster an inclusive culture and are looking for diverse, talented people to join Alcon. As an Associate Scientist, Analytical Chemistry at our Durham facility.

A typical day will include:

• Perform analysis of drug substance and drug product for potential ophthalmic medicines. For example, sample analysis, release, stability, structural analysis and/or IPC analysis of starting materials, intermediates, drug substance, and drug product materials.

• Analyze and evaluate materials and products at all stages of the pharmaceutical product development process.

• Generate analytical data for new and existing methods to trouble-shoot issues.

• Perform analytical chemistry in collaboration with others to develop and validate analytical methodology, including stability-indicating HPLC methods, GC methods, Karl Fischer for new drug substances and products.

• Perform and verify compendia methods

• Assist in the design and execution of clinical phase-appropriate method validation and stability protocols.

• Execute stability studies to support the development of new drug substances or drug products.

• Compile laboratory data.

• Assist laboratory investigations for aberrant and out-of-specification data.

• Author technical documents such as method development/validation reports, stability reports, and certificates of analysis with assistance.

• Maintain laboratory records and provide peer review of laboratory data.

• Schedule work activities with supervision and maintain laboratory supplies and equipment.

• Author and/or review standard operating procedures pertaining to analytical testing and reporting.

• Execute investigational studies in collaboration with others to address specific issues.

• Conduct work in compliance with cGMP, safety, and regulatory requirements.

• Assist in authoring Regulatory documents.

• Monitor and evaluates completion of tasks and projects.

• May assist in budget preparation for laboratory equipment.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO ALCON:

• Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +8 yrs; Assoc.+4 yrs)

• The ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

• Strong laboratory skills in analytical testing for small molecules.

• Experience with HPLC/UPLC, GC, GC-with headspace, Karl Fischer, FT-IR, and other physical testing including pH, HIAC, viscosity.

• The individual should be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment - able to rapidly flex activities and priorities.

• This individual should be goal-oriented with excellent communication (written and oral) and organizational skills.

• The individual must be able to work effectively in teams.

• Experience with Empower software and electronic notebook (ELN) preferred.

• Experience with analysis and/or analytical development for sterile solutions is preferred.

• BS/BA in Chemistry or related discipline with at least 5-8 years of relevant experience.

HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON:

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