Summer Chem, Materials & Life Sciences Intern

Alcon; Lake Forest (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Alcon is seeking multiple talented and motivated Chemistry, Materials & Life Sciences Interns for 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 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

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an accredited university for at least one semester prior to internship and at least one semester after.
• Pursuing 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 (e.g., extracurricular activities or projects).
• Authorized to work in the U.S. on a permanent basis without sponsorship (F1 CPT can be accommodated).
• Ability to commit to a 10–12 week, full-time (40 hours/week) summer internship.

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

US work authorization

Long internship commitment

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry, polymer/materials science, biology, biochemistry, microbiology, pharmaceutical science, or related major

GPA 2.8/4.0 or higher

Job description

Alcon is seeking multiple talented and motivated Chemistry, Materials & Life Sciences Interns for 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 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