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Associate Scientist

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:

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

WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO ALCON:

Key Requirements/Minimum Qualifications:

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.
Work hours: Standard Working Hours
Travel Requirements: 10% to 15% (domestic and international)
Relocation assistance: No
Sponsorship available: No

Preferred Qualifications/Skills/Experience:

2+ years of full time academic or industry laboratory experience in general laboratory maintenance
Detail oriented and well organized
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
Good knowledge in ophthalmology, biology, biostatistics, or related fields
Previous training and hands-on experience with in vivo and ex vivo study

HOW CAN YOU THRIVE AT ALCON:

Partner in a highly team-oriented environment where your potential is recognized.
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!

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 alcon.recruitment@alcon.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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