Associate Scientist, Analytical Chemistry

Role: Associate Scientist, Analytical Chemistry at Alcon's Durham facility, focusing on analytical testing for ophthalmic drug substances and products across development stages. Responsibilities: perform and validate methods such as HPLC, GC, and Karl Fischer, analyze samples for stability, structural, and release testing, generate and review analytical data, support method validation and stability studies, author technical reports, ensure cGMP compliance, and assist in regulatory documentation. Requirements: Bachelor's degree or equivalent with 5-8 years' relevant experience in analytical chemistry, proficiency with HPLC/UPLC, GC, FT-IR, and physical testing techniques, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Preferred: experience with sterile solutions, Empower software, ELN, and team collaboration. High-value: small molecule analysis, ophthalmic pharmaceutical development, cGMP compliance, technical documentation, and cross-functional teamwork. Work setup: onsite in Durham; no travel specified.