2026 Envision R&D Rotational Program - Track 3

About Alcon As the global leader in eye care, Alcon has built a rich history of providing innovative products to customers and patients all over the world. We're extremely proud of our legacy and the significant way we've helped to shape the industry over the last 70 years, but we're just getting started. Our relentless passion to eliminate unmet medical needs drives our pursuit to further advance eye health worldwide. We're looking for exceptionally talented, driven people who want to make a difference. We help people see brilliantly. We care for and delight our customers. We pursue and drive innovation. We care for and inspire our people. We do this through our values and behaviors: We deliver results and our best in all we do. We do the right things in the right way. We create, enhance, and transform. We take a stand and speak up. We succeed together. We unleash the full potential of our people. If you'd like to help us change the way the world sees, this is your chance to Be Brilliant! Position Description The Alcon R&D team is looking for numerous talented and motivated Engineers to join our Envision R&D Rotational Program in January or July 2027 at our John's Creek, GA / Fort Worth, TX locations. Envision members will have the opportunity to not only gain industry experience and network with other Alcon professionals. Members will also have the chance to make a real-world impact by working on meaningful projects that will help patients and customers see brilliantly. Alcon also offers personal and professional development, high visibility and coaching and mentoring opportunities. We are looking to fill Envision Track 3 positions with Dec 2026 or May 2027 graduates from the following engineering majors: Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Polymer Science, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Process Engineering, Ocular Cell Biology or related major. As an Envision Rotational Member at Alcon, you will embark on a 3-year rotational program where you will rotate 2 times at the 18-month mark, and may be placed into the following teams: R&D Analytical Chemistry - Fort Worth, TX Hands-on experience with structure-property relationship studies of polymeric materials, advanced imaging technologies, chemical/biological characterization, solvent extraction, chromatographic separation, spectral interpretation, and structural elucidation. Independently develops new analytical methods, designs and executes complex, non-standard laboratory studies to solve technical challenges and provide scientific solutions. Thoroughly and clearly documents experiments and prepares high quality Technical Documents. Vision Care R&D - Johns Creek, GA Process development and manufacturing. Interact with lens designers, contact lens metrology leads, Clinical Project leads, and Vision/Data Scientists. Lab work, data organization, and conduct studies. Prepare and modify formulations, lens fabrication and characterization. Extraocular Devices (EOD) - Fort Worth, TX Searching literature, design & conduct experiments to test ideas. Discuss and write technical reports, present results. Minimum Qualifications Must be pursuing a PhD degree in Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Polymer Science, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Process Engineering, Ocular Cell Biology or related major. Must graduate December 2026 (for January 2027 start date) or May 2027 (for July 2027 start date). Academic performance: Minimum cumulative GPA 2.8/4.0 Demonstrated leadership skills (i.e. extracurricular activities or projects) Must be authorized to work in US on a permanent basis. Students on an F1 visa with CPT work authorization may be accommodated. Ability to commit to a 3-year, full time (40 hrs. per week) rotational program in John's Creek, GA / Fort Worth, TX locations. Preferred Qualifications Pursuing an advanced degree in Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Polymer Science, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Process Engineering, Ocular Cell Biology or related major . Alcon Internship or Co-op work experience ATTENTION: Current Alcon Employee/Contingent Worker If you are currently an active employee/contingent worker at Alcon, please click the appropriate link below to apply on the Internal Career site. 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