2026 Envision R&D Rotational Program – Track 3

About the role

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, but also 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.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Searching literatures, design & conduct experiments to test ideas
• Discuss and write technical reports, present results

Requirements

• 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)
• Minimum cumulative GPA 2.8/4.0
• Demonstrated leadership skills (i.e. extracurricular activities or projects)
• Must be authorized to work in the US on a permanent basis
• Students on an F1 visa with CPT work authorization may be accommodated
• Able to commit to a 3-year, full time (40 hrs. per week) rotational program in John’s Creek, GA / Fort Worth, TX locations

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