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2027 Chemistry, Materials & Life Sciences Interns

Alcon
September 03, 2026
Full-time
On-site
Goleta, CA
Clinical Research and Development
Role: Chemistry, Materials & Life Sciences Intern at Alcon's 2027 Summer Internship Program, supporting R&D projects in ophthalmic products. Responsibilities: conduct laboratory experiments on chemistry, materials, formulations, and analytical methods; support GMP pharmaceutical R&D activities such as clinical manufacturing processes and implantable drug-delivery products; collaborate across teams to advance ophthalmic research. Requirements: enrolled in a university/college for at least one semester before and after internship; pursuing a bachelor’s in chemistry, polymer/materials science, biology, biochemistry, microbiology, pharmaceutical science, or related field; minimum GPA 2.8/4.0; demonstrated leadership; eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship; able to commit to a 10–12 week, full-time internship. HighValue: ophthalmic R&D, chemistry/materials science, formulation development, analytical methods, GMP pharmaceutical activities, 10–12 week summer program. WorkSetup: various U.S. locations, full-time onsite.