Associate III, Research & Development Process & Product Design

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 II, Research & Development Process & Product Design supporting our Research & Development team, you will be trusted to work on innovative product design, scientific analysis, and research-driven development activities onsite at our Johns Creek, Georgia facility.

In this role, a typical day will include:

Conducting process development and scale-up studies to support new medical device product development

Developing hypotheses to explain observations and data based on scientific and engineering principles

Testing the predictions deduced from hypotheses that challenge explanations

Drawing conclusions and actionable next steps to further process knowledge

Designing and executing engineering studies (lab and pilot scale) to understand process behavior using data-driven approaches (Y = f(x))

Performing statistical analysis to identify sources of variation, improve yields, reduce defects, and define process specifications

Supporting process validation, simulation modeling, and literature reviews to improve product and process design

Documenting study designs, results, and process knowledge, and communicating findings to cross-functional R&D teams in compliance with GxP standards

Documenting research findings clearly for regulatory, quality, and technical stakeholders in compliance with GxP standards.

Collaborating cross-functionally within R&D to contribute to innovation and continuous product improvement.

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

Sponsorship/Relocation: No

Preferred

Background in Physics or Chemistry

Demonstrated ability to develop hypotheses based on scientific or engineering principles and validate them through structured experimentation.

Strong intellectual curiosity with a proactive, investigative mindset inclined to ask questions, explore root causes, and deepen process understanding.

Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to present findings clearly across cross-functional teams.

Experience in FDA regulated industry, specifically medical devices or contact lenses.

Experience in statistical analysis using JMP or Minitab and / or Lean Six Sigma.

Experience writing, executing and analyzing Engineering Studies.

This position can be offered at Associate II or Senior Associate depending on the candidate’s experience and qualification.

HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON:

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 for exempt associates, PTO for hourly associates, and much more!

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