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.

Digital Twin of Eye is a Modeling and Simulation (M&S) driven research and development project, specifically in the area of computational human eye model development to support R&D device / therapy development and interaction with human eye.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive our vision to develop digital twin of eye, a set of physically realistic multi-physics simulation models of human eye, that will enable accurate modeling of key aspects of ocular physiology pertaining to the interaction of the human eye with Alcon's products and systems.

• Establish future strategy and direction for digital twin of eye modeling project in alignment with R&D’s strategic plans within multiple technology platforms.

• As an expert in computational modeling and simulation (FEA and CFD) drive innovation and ensure high quality decision making through effective application of Modeling and Simulation for the eye model

• Be able to technically assess the credibility of the computational models and develop validations and verification methods.

• Partner with Alcon key leaders and senior team members to develop digital twin eye work plans and objectives for establishing models / simulations / capabilities to accomplish specific objectives for the defined area of focus in the eye.

• Develop network of external resource partners and leverage experts appropriately to accomplish work plans including - developing detailed work plans, schedules, project estimates, resource plans, and status reports, conducting risk analysis and monitoring the progress of plans against project milestones and budgets.

• Serve as an SME to drive existing digital twin of eye work streams to completion, providing technical and analytical guidance to both internal and external teams.

• Ensure projects are completed on time with expected accuracy, ensure adherence to quality standards and review of project deliverables

• Analyze and document requirements by liaising with a range of users in the organization. Manage the integration of vendor tasks and tracks and review vendor deliverables

• Develop and manage interpersonal relationships to influence decisions of technical leaders and M&S analysts along with external resources.

• Responsible for successful and innovative problem solving in resolution of the most challenging issues with a customer driven focus; champion Alcon values and behaviors.

• Collaborate with and influence project leaders in simulation driven product development with accountability for outcome.

• Demonstrated 8 years of expertise in Multiphysics Simulation methods and applications to medical devices and therapies

• Experience in biological tissue modeling. Advanced knowledge of occular physiology is a plus

• Demonstrated expertise in use of various M&S tools from providers such as Ansys, Siemens, Altair to healthcare applications

Key Requirements/Minimum Requirements

• Mechanical/Biomedical/Electrical engineer (M.S.+8 yrs; PhD+5 yrs)

• The ability to fluently read, write, understand, and communicate in English

• 3 Years of demonstrated project leadership experience

• Work hours: 40 hours

• Travel Requirements: Minimal if office based, 15% if remote

• Sponsorship available: Yes

• Relocation: No

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Total Rewards

Alcon’s Total Rewards programs are designed to align to incentives with business goals, encourage the right values and behaviors, and deliver long-term value.  The first layer of our rewards program is compensation.  We offer a combination of fixed pay and variable pay, which includes short-term incentives, and long-term incentives for eligible population.  Our benefits program provides security for life events through life and disability insurance, supports savings for retirement, promotes good health and well-being and supports associates and their families during times of illness.  To learn more about Alcon’s Corporate Social Responsibility including our Total Rewards, click here

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Alcon is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. Alcon takes pride in maintaining a diverse environment and our policies are not to discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, 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.

Responsibilities:

• Primary function is to manage activities associated with software changes for a variety of medical device systems.

• Manages/coordinates updates performed by development team, and incorporates updates to software, as needed.

• Ability to manage multiple small-scale projects, or a few larger projects at one time.

• Collaborate closely with software development teams (both on-shore and off-shore), Technical Support, Field Service, Manufacturing, Product Security, Clinical and other organizations to accomplish necessary software changes initiated by reported anomalies, changes in use-cases, material or hardware changes that impact software, cybersecurity, regulatory updates, and other.

• Troubleshoot, and define solutions to meet expectations, and incorporate changes according to defined processes and procedures, in line with industry standards and regulations.

• Maintain configuration management and change control according to the associated product Configuration Management Plan and Change Control procedures.

• Assure compliance to software release procedures for post-Market changes to on-market products.

• Interact with outside vendors, write/modify/convey requirements, and be able to identify and hold outside vendors accountable for their deliverables.

• On a regular basis, monitor project activities and report status, including feedback on blockers, potential changes to project scope and activities, and recommended solutions as appropriate.

• On-site presence required on a regular basis. (Occasional remote work possible, per project demands).

Experience

• BS in Computer Science or other related discipline with 3 years’ experience; or 7 years of relevant experience

• Must have experience leading software development change activities or proven leadership abilities.

• Must understand software design control and be familiar with product-level design control.

• Prefer C++ and C# development experience, and familiarity with object-oriented software design.

• Ability to work cross-functionally with a variety of stakeholders.

• Ability to work independently, proactively identify issues, recommend, and implement solutions, and deliver quality results on schedule while managing multiple tasks and internal customers. Understanding of Window operating environments (Win10, Win7, etc.).

• Experience with one or more software configuration management systems and related tools, such as: Confluence, Jenkins, AWS DevOps, Jira, Git, GitHub, TFS Knowledge of networking and cybersecurity concepts are a plus.

• Experience with Microsoft Visual Studio, ADO, or other integrated development environment (IDE) tool.

• Familiar with FDA/ISO regulations for software development, including IEC 62304 Solid understanding of Software Development Lifecycle Management (SDLC) – (Agile/Scrum, iterative).

• Excellent interpersonal & Communication skills to build positive departmental and inter-departmental relationships in a virtual, remote, and asynchronous environment.

• Medical device experience is preferred

Key Requirements/Minimum Qualifications:

• Associates Degree or equivalent years of directly related experience.

• The ability to fluently read, write, understand, and communicate in English

• 2 years of Relevant Experience

• Work hours: M-F, standard

• Travel Requirements: 0-5%

• Relocation assistance: yes

• Sponsorship available: yes    

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Total Rewards

Alcon’s Total Rewards programs are designed to align to incentives with business goals, encourage the right values and behaviors, and deliver long-term value.  The first layer of our rewards program is compensation.  We offer a combination of fixed pay and variable pay, which includes short-term incentives, and long-term incentives for eligible population.  Our benefits program provides security for life events through life and disability insurance, supports savings for retirement, promotes good health and well-being and supports associates and their families during times of illness.  To learn more about Alcon’s Corporate Social Responsibility including our Total Rewards, click here

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Pay Frequency

Alcon is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. Alcon takes pride in maintaining a diverse environment and our policies are not to discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, 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.

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 Director, Pharmaceutical Programming in Fort Worth, TX, you will act as key leader responsible for independently managing activities and resources to ensure quality, timely and efficient execution of all statistical programming aspects of global studies and projects in a franchise or a therapeutic area (TA) and act as the strategic point of contact for Franchise, TA, Project and Trial Statisticians for the same franchise or TA

Major Accountabilities

• Provide leadership to achieve goals aligned with franchise and organizational objectives

• Serves as statistical programming expert within a franchise or TA to the broader Alcon

• Manage global associates in different Alcon locations including but not limited to Alcon Global Services centers worldwide

• Responsible for recruitment, onboarding, professional development, training, mentoring, retaining, and performance management of assigned programmers

• Understand SP deliverables, customer expectations and resource requirements. Prioritize tasks, assign resources, and manage plan to optimize resources.

• Forecast short-term and long-term demand for resources

• Generate status reports and metrics

• Lead statistical programming activities as Project Programmer or Trial Programmer as needed

• Build and maintain effective working relationships with leadership and relevant cross-functional teams. Effectively communicate the status of deliverables, changes to plan, risks, and proposed mitigation strategy

• Lead development of SP standards and processes, knowledge sharing, and other tasks as assigned

​Key Performance Indicators

• Achievement of goals aligned with franchise and organizational objectives

• Quality and timeliness of all deliverables within Franchise or TA

• Effectiveness in developing, mentoring, retaining, and managing performance growth and rewards of assigned programmers

• Accuracy of resource estimation and efficiency in resource utilization

• Effectiveness in representing SP in relevant teams and facilitating cross-functional collaboration

• Development of standards and processes that improve quality, timeliness and/or efficiency of deliverables

• Compliance with internal and external standards as measured by audit findings

​Impact in the Organization

• Timely and high-quality SP deliverables. Delays and errors in deliverables may impede submissions or other product developments and subsequent revenue loss to the company

• Efficient programming leading to quality submissions, and reduced time and costs for development and registration

• Ensuring external quality reputation of Alcon with Health Authorities

Competency Profile

• Strong leadership, collaboration, and organizational skills with proven ability to successfully manage numerous, simultaneous activities and meet deadlines

• Strong SAS programming skills including development and use of macros and experience with R programming would be helpful

• Extensive experience in requirements analysis, resource estimation, planning and tracking deliverables and coordinating activities

• Extensive experience in developing programming dataset specifications

• Good working knowledge of statistical concepts

• Good understanding of regulatory requirements relevant to Statistical Programming (e.g., GCP, ICH) and industry standards such as CDISC

• Excellent interpersonal skills and proven ability to operate effectively in a global environment. Ability to influence and communicate across functions

• Excellent written and oral communication

• Good skills in interviewing, mentoring, coaching, knowledge management and best practice sharing

• Pharmaceutical programming experience, 7 years of relevant programming experience, 3 years of proven ability to lead statistical programming activities as a Project Programmer and 3 years of management experience

Key Requirements/Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school+15 yrs; Assoc.+11 yrs; M.S.+4 yrs; PhD+3 yrs) 

• The ability to fluently read, write, understand, and communicate in English.

• 7 Years of Relevant Experience 

• Work hours: M-F, standard

• Travel Requirements: 5-10%

• Relocation assistance: yes

• Sponsorship available: yes    

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Position Summary: 

The Registered Nurse works in a collaborative and cooperative relationship with other members of the health care team, plans and implements patient and family education and is responsible for assessing the needs and initiating appropriate intervention for patients.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Montana Licensure (Registered Nurse)
• American Heart Association BLS
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program Provider required within 6 months of hire; (NRP recertification required every 2 years)
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring Series Certificate of Completion (or equivalent AWHONN approved course) required within 6 months of hire (Not required if a Lactation RN) (FHM recertification required every 2 years)
• American Heart Association ACLS required within 1 year of hire (Not required if a Lactation RN)
• Competence in and a willingness and ability to practice modified primary nursing
• Two hours of initial cerebrovascular disease (stroke) education within one year of hire
• If Lactation RN: Certification in lactation consulting/counseling (CLC, IBCLC)
• Preferred: One year labor and delivery experience

Essential Job Functions:

• Collects Comprehensive data pertinent to the patient’s health or the situation (Assessment)
• Analyzes the assessment data to determine diagnoses or issues (Diagnosis)
• Identifies expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the patient or the situation                                                                                                 
• Develops a plan that prescribes strategies and alternatives to attain expected outcomes (Plan of Care)
• Implements the identified plan of care
• Employs strategies to promote health and a safe environment
• Systematically enhances the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice
• Attains knowledge and competency that reflects current nursing practice
• Evaluates one’s own nursing practice in relation to professional practice standards and guidelines, relevant statutes, rules and regulations
• Interacts with and contributes to the professional development of peers and colleagues
• Collaborates with patient, family and others in the conduct of nursing practice
• Integrates ethical provisions in all areas of practice
• Integrates research findings into practice                                               
• Provides leadership in the professional practice setting and the profession

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrates sound judgement, patience, and maintains a professional demeanor at all times
• Ability to work in a busy and stressful environment
• Creativity, problem analysis and decision making
• Ability to work varied shifts

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to the job classification. 

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 Principal Device Engineer, supporting the Dry Eye and Ocular Health portfolio within the Vision Care franchise, you will be trusted to lead design and development of novel ophthalmic devices (including novel packaging/ delivery devices) and effectively integrate all physical, mechanical, and electronic (as applicable) aspects of device at our Main Campus in Fort Worth, TX.

In this role, a typical day will include:

• Responsible for executing device engineering activities for ocular health related new products.
• Support research & development in the area of novel ophthalmic devices (including novel packaging/ delivery devices)
• Interact with external consultant(s) and contractors to develop technology and conduct and/or lead necessary research leading to device commercialization.
• Generate and analyze data from laboratory and simulation and provide technical guidance.
• Provide device technical support and be accountable for all device engineering related deliverables within the assigned projects’ activities, according to regulatory and mandatory industry performance standards.
• Design, generate, analyze, and report data from laboratory and simulation and provide technical guidance in support of global product development and registration including any testing required to support global registration.
• Hands-on experience in design and execution of experiments.
• Possess a comprehensive knowledge of device development, material properties, fluid mechanics, and critical quality attributes that can impact the performance of the products.
• Support and lead the device related regulatory document preparation for registration dossiers and brand related medical information, communication, publications (510(k), CE Mark, Japan, CTD’s, Envisa’s, NDA, IND, etc) Ensuring timely responses to Health Authorities questions for support of regulatory dossiers.
• Support and lead the device(s) related document preparation for Investigator Brochures (IB) in support of clinical studies.
• Support existing device and ophthalmic packaging by addressing select product support requests and addressing questions on existing products.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO ALCON:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school+15 yrs; Assoc.+11 yrs; M.S.+4 yrs; PhD+3 yrs)
• The ability to fluently read, write, understand, and communicate in English.
• 7 Years of Relevant Experience
• Work hours: Exempt- Mon-Fri
• Travel Requirements: 10-15%
• Relocation assistance: Yes
• Sponsorship available: No

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in Medical Device Design and Development preferred.
• Proficiency in CAD. SolidWorks or Creo preferred.
• Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principals, materials, fluidics, etc.
• Demonstrated skill in engineering design tools, modelling, engineering analysis, etc.
• Ability to work under minimum oversight to identify and prioritize work activities as necessary to achieve project goals within set timelines.
• Ability to produce high quality work output capable of meeting project needs, even when operating under tight timelines.
• Successfully provide design leadership to new ophthalmic product development projects.
• Work efficiently and productively with other team members and external partners.
• Adheres to Alcon's guidelines for appropriate workplace behaviors and attitudes.
• Ability to operate and influence cross-functionally, cross-culturally, and in matrix organizations.
• Candidates who have both medical device and fluid system design backgrounds will be given preference.

HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON:

• Collaborate with teammates to share standard processes and findings as work evolves.
• 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 (FTO) and much more!

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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 and we are hiring for a Principal Opto-Mechanical Engineer who will be located in Lake Forest, CA in our research and development location.

Key Responsibilities:

•        Apply in-depth knowledge of surgical instrumentation domain as subject matter expert across a range of engineering disciplines including Mechanical, Optomechanical, Lasers, Optical, Fiber Optics, Microscope and ophthalmic related Diagnostic & Visualization devices.

•        Conduct design, research, development, and process upscaling for new medical device products.

•        Investigate and evaluate existing technology and designs new methodology, materials, machines, or processes as needed for Ophthalmic medical device development.

•        Design, assembly, alignment, measurement, testing, analysis, and troubleshooting of illumination and visualization devices.

•        Perform Opto-mechanical design including lens housing design, lens bonding and mounting techniques, and opto-mechanical analysis including thermal, environmental, shock & vib, system integration and stability tolerance study.

•        Understand operation principles for optomechanical and electromechanical actuators and sensors and integrate these within complex sub-systems.

•        Generate detailed fabrication drawings with including GD&T and tolerance analysis.

•        Support medical device development activities such as prototyping and testing, pilot builds, V&V, risk assessment, and ramp-up to production validation.

•        Develop assembly and alignments fixtures for prototype fabrication and create associated processes.

•        Support concurrent engineering activities, design control and transition to manufacturing.

•        Technical lead for new product development ensuring that design activities are conducted following Alcon SOPs.

•        Derive product design requirements based on top-level commercial input.

•        Identify technical, project schedule, and commercial viability risks.

•        Run cross-functional design trade-off and technical reviews to drive design decisions.

•        Work effectively with cross-functional development teams including Optics, EE, SW, QA, and Mfg functions.

•        Team player/collaboration aptitude with strong sense of accountability and perseverance to see projects through to completion.

•        Contribute to ideation, patent portfolio and strategy development.

Preferred Experiences and Skill Sets

•        Proficiency in CREO (Pro-E), SolidWorks, or Equivalent CAD skills in PLM or Windchill environment.

•        Knowledge of optical design tool such as ZEMAX, Code V, Light Tools.

•        Proficiency in opto-mechanical design, tolerance analysis, design for athermalization, bonding and assembly processes.

•        Experience with FEA tool such as ANSYS, and familiar with MATLAB, LabView.

•        Experience with design and development of Microscope and ophthalmic related Diagnostic & Visualization devices.

•        Experience with Class 3B and Class 4 lasers and related fiber optics for delivery and single-use devices.

•        Ophthalmic domain knowledge (Cataract, Vit-Ret, Refractive Surgery, or Diagnostics).

•        Solid understanding of Design Controls according to 21 CFR 820 or ISO 13485.

•        Proficient in Failure Mode Effects Analysis and Risk Management application to medical devices.

•        Industry standard tools and methods for optical, mechanical and optomechanical engineering is essential.

•        Domain knowledge in Lasers, Photonics, Optics, Optomechanics, and Fiber Optics.

•        Optical and Optomechanical metrology and testing practices.

•        Understanding of architecture design, requirements and risk management, medical device V&V, reprocessing, and single-use devices.

•        Development of laser systems, fiber optic energy delivery devices, fiber optic probes, or fiber optic illuminators.

•        Broad knowledge of precision manufacturing techniques and familiarity with assembly of micro-optical and miniature optomechanical components.

•        Biomedical product or medical device development experience.

•        Vendor and supplier management for optical components, complex sub-systems, or OEM.

•        Experience with Motion Control and manufacturing automation is a plus.

Key Requirements/Minimum Qualifications:
 

·       Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +13 yrs; Assoc.+9 yrs; M.S.+2 yrs; PhD+0 yrs) 

·       The ability to fluently read, write, understand, and communicate in English

·       5 Years of Relevant Experience 

·       Work hours: M-F, standard

·       Travel Requirements: 0-5%

·       Relocation assistance: yes

·       Sponsorship available: yes     

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Alcon is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. Alcon takes pride in maintaining a diverse environment and our policies are not to discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, 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.

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 the R&D Buyer IOD supporting the Research and Development Team, you will be responsible for leading and driving the buying activities for R&D projects across multiple categories (e.g. Labs Services, Chemicals, Equipment, Packaging, etc.) within the eye care industry. This position will work closely with key business partners to develop effective cost reduction strategies and implementation plans with a focus on reducing total cost of ownership while optimizing supplier performance in Fort Worth, Texas!

Key Responsibilities:

• Optimize procurement activities to ensure materials availability while minimizing inventory costs.
• Supervise and lead delivery of raw materials and services to meet R&D project goals and objectives.
• Actively works to support the development of new technologies and supplier capabilities.
• Lead new supplier introduction by populating address, bank details, contact info, tax info, goods or services offered, risk assessment into SAP Ariba.
• Develop, monitor, and report supplier performance with KPI's including benchmarking with other companies/industries.
• Drive root cause investigation of supplier issues through the use of corrective and preventative action (CAPA).
• Provide support for invoice queries.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities to acquire the best value for Alcon.
• Be proficient at oral / written communication in order to optimally explain sophisticated ideas and approaches to a wide audience.
• May participate as an active member of project core teams to develop and deliver upon project schedules.
• Maintains accurate inventory management, material tracking.
• Knowledge of ISO, FDA, MDD and regulations applicable to the design and development of Interocular devices.
• Experience working with large data sets and being able to interpret the data to make recommendations and/or decisions from the data.
• Experience working in Microsoft Excel, SAP, SAP Business Intelligence, Tableau.

Key Requirements/Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +10 yrs; Assoc.+6 yrs; M.S.+0 yrs).
• The ability to fluently read, write, understand, and communicate in English.
• 2 years of Proven Experience.

Travel Requirements: 5%

Relocation Assistance: No

Sponsorship Available: No

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Do you want to help us improve human health and understand life on Earth? Make your mark by shaping the future to enable or deliver life-changing science to solve some of humanity’s greatest challenges.

We have an exciting new opportunity for a Software Developer/ Software Engineer to join the mission to revolutionise genetic science with rapid and open data sharing.

About the Role:

The Wellcome Sanger Institute is dedicated to swiftly providing the research community with valuable datasets by placing them in publicly accessible repositories hosted by the European Bioinformatics Institute.

As a Software developer/ engineer, you will play a crucial role in maintaining
and enhancing existing data submission pipelines, as well as developing
new pipelines when needed.

You will be responsible for:
You will maintain and enhance the current data submission pipelines. Provide swift resolutions to any errors or issues within the pipeline. Create new pipelines for submitting new data types. Support Scientific Programmes by tailoring existing data pipelines or creating new ones to accommodate their unique data submission requirements.

About You:
You are a skilled software developer with a demonstrated experience of programming in Perl and MySQL. 

About Us:
You will work as a member of the Data Submission team that is part of a broader Pipeline Solutions unit, which includes System Designers and Developers, Data Scientists, Service Management specialists.

Technical Skills:

• Bachelor's degree or above in computer related sciences or equivalent experience

• Proven experience with Perl or Python development

• Proven experience with relational databases and SQL

• Knowledge and experience of UNIX system

Competencies and Behaviours:

• Excellent problem solving/analytical skills

• Self- motivated and proactive with ability to manage own workloads effectively

• Ability to work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders at all levels

• Ability to communicate effectively about complex technical matters with both technical experts and non-specialists

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Other Information:

We operate a hybrid working pattern with 2 days in the office and the rest working from home. Software developers can fulfil the majority of their roles working from home, and we are very supportive in getting the equipment and access you will need to make the best of your career at the Wellcome Sanger Institute.

Application Process:  

Internal employees should apply through the internal Jobs Hub.

Please apply with your CV and a brief covering letter. If successful you will be invited to an interview. You should expect your aptitude and programming skills to be tested during the interview process.

Shortlisting wk commencing 25th March

Interviews wk commencing 1st/ 8th April

Salary range: £49,072 to £56,000 (depending on skills and experience)

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 24th Mar 2024

Hybrid Working at Wellcome Sanger:

We recognise that there are many benefits to Hybrid Working; including an improved work-life balance, with more focused time, as well as the ability to organise working time so that collaborative opportunities and team discussions are facilitated on campus. The hybrid working arrangement will vary for different roles and teams. The nature of your role and the type of work you do will determine if a hybrid working arrangement is possible.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion:

We aim to attract, recruit, retain and develop talent from the widest possible talent pool, thereby gaining insight and access to different markets to generate a greater impact on the world. We have a supportive culture with the following staff networks, LGBTQ+, Parents and Carers, Disability and Race Equity to bring people together to share experiences, offer specific support and development opportunities and raise awareness. The networks are also a place for allies to provide support to others.

We want our people to be whoever they want to be because we believe people who bring their best selves to work, do their best work. That’s why we’re committed to creating a truly inclusive culture at Sanger Institute. We will consider all individuals without discrimination and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, where everyone can thrive.

Our Benefits:

We are proud to deliver an awarding campus-wide employee wellbeing strategy and programme. The importance of good health and adopting a healthier lifestyle and the commitment to reduce work-related stress is strongly acknowledged and recognised at Sanger Institute.

Sanger Institute became a signatory of the International Technician Commitment initiative In March 2018.  The Technician Commitment aims to empower and ensure visibility, recognition, career development and sustainability for technicians working in higher education and research, across all disciplines.

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 a Director of Regulatory Operations, Labeling supporting US Dev Global Regulatory Affairs Operations, you will be trusted to drive Global Regulatory strategy to facilitate market success and is responsible for ensuring close collaboration with key collaborators at Fort Worth, TX.

In this role, a typical day will include:

• Direct submission development of product registration, progress reports, supplements, amendments, and/or periodic experience reports
• Stay ahead of changing global labeling requirements and communicate those changes within GRA and to cross-functional colleagues.
• Responsible for Corporate RA SOPs regarding labeling and sets boundaries and/or coordinate with RA affiliates on local labeling procedures. Own RA Labeling process and current project work under project Clear.
• Represent RA in the Labeling Change Review Board.
• Be the counterpart to the GSC Labeling Head and be involved with cross-functional decisions and critical issue pathways.
• Share responsibility with GRA strategists for decision-making on bundling and/or deferring proposed label changes, and/or deviations to label requirements.
• Coordinate and lead close partnership with the GRA team and support a broad portfolio for Labeling.
• Anticipate and provide assessments of changing regulations and mentorship and identify any required changes to internal Labeling policies and processes as the Labeling RA SME.
• Develop and lead global Labeling regulatory strategies to improve the value of the portfolio.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO ALCON:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +18 yrs.; Assoc.+14 yrs.; M.S.+7 yrs.; PhD+6 yrs.)
• The ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English
• 10 Years of Relevant Experience
• 6 Years of Demonstrated Leadership
• Work hours: M-F
• Travel Requirements: up to 20%
• Relocation assistance: Yes
• Sponsorship available: No

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS/EXPEREINCE

• Background in Regulatory Affairs and Labeling
• Ability to excel in a matrixed environment and influence internal and external partners to achieve desired business outcomes
• Strong writing skills and editing in the form of high-quality regulatory submission documents

HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON:

• Collaborate with teammates to share standard processes and findings as work evolves
• 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 is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. Alcon takes pride in maintaining a diverse environment and our policies are not to discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, 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.

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 a Director, Global Medical Safety you serve as the medical and scientific safety leader for assigned Alcon projects or products. You will be trusted to work on the integration, analysis, and interpretation of safety information from clinical development through post-approval lifecycle. In this role, located in Fort Worth, Texas, a typical day will include:

• Responsible for key internal Alcon safety documents. Develop and update these documents with new or changes in product safety information. Ensure accurate and high quality outputs.
• Responsible for overall signal detection, monitoring, evaluation, and appropriate management of safety information from relevant line functions, clinical studies, post-marketing experience, literature, and other sources. Lead the Safety Management Team (SMT).
• Responsible for post-market surveillance plans, periodic safety updates, product labelling and related documents, including safety information to support product claims.
• Responsible for health hazard assessments and responses to inquiries from health authorities, health care professionals, and legal on safety issues. Prepare safety data for health authority review boards.
• Provide medical and scientific guidance to local affiliates on safety issues.
• Provide medical and scientific input to the clinical development program for assigned projects/brands. This includes input to Data Safety Monitoring Board and Safety Adjudication Committee activities, as required.
• Provide integrated safety input into all regulatory documents required during active product development.
• Ensure timely communication of safety information to Qualified Person for Pharmacovigilance for applicable product portfolio.
• Prepare and present safety issues to Alcon Boards and other meetings.
• Provide guidance on safety topics, initiate, and maintain productive cross-functional collaborations internally with R&D colleagues, business partners, and externally.
• Ensure support for business development and licensing activities, regulatory inspections/audits, and market action activities.
• Foster an innovative culture, ensuring a collaborative, high performing SMT.
• Provide resource coverage and support project activities across therapeutic areas to ensure timely safety deliverables, when needed.
• May function as a deputy for Head, Medical Safety and Compliance for assigned activities.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO ALCON:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +18 yrs; Assoc.+14 yrs; M.S.+7 yrs; PhD+6 yrs)
• The ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English
• 10 Years of Proven Experience
• 6 Years of Proven Leadership

Preferred Qualifications

• M.D./D.O.
• PhD.

HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON:

• Benefit from working in a highly collaborative environment.
• 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, and much more!
• Travel Requirements: 10%
• Relocation assistance: Yes
• Sponsorship available: No

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Alcon is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. Alcon takes pride in maintaining a diverse environment and our policies are not to discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, 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.

Do you want to help us improve human health and understand life on Earth? Make your mark by shaping the future to enable or deliver life-changing science to solve some of humanity’s greatest challenges.

We are looking for a passionate Software Developer with a keen interest in backend development to join the COSMIC team at Wellcome Sanger Institute.

About the Role:

In this role, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the development & modernisation of our websites and provide support for our infrastructure. You will be involved in a groundbreaking project focused on cancer research called COSMIC Mutational Signatures. The project's goal is to reveal the underlying processes that drive the development of cancer.

You will have the chance to contribute to the design and development of a robust, maintainable, and high-performance web application. This opportunity comes with guidance from a Senior/Principal Developer to ensure a supportive learning experience.

The position requires the development and maintenance of software and services supporting the COSMIC Signatures product. This includes contributions to the website, download files, web tools and content management system.

Additionally, the role includes providing support as a web administrator during release events.

Contributions to this project present an opportunity for skill growth as a full-stack developer. It will also allow you to observe the process of product ownership by participating in regular meetings with external collaborators.

About Us:

COSMIC Signatures are a pivotal resource in understanding the development of cancer. Our product is experiencing rapid growth in content, scope, and value. In this role, you will be contributing to the maintenance and expansion of our web services and products to further support the research community. Our contributions have a tangible impact on scientific research and the lives of cancer patients worldwide.

We offer excellent opportunities for applying best practices in software development, emphasising writing clean, well-designed code and adopting a test-driven development approach.

We are located at The Wellcome Sanger Institute in Hinxton, Cambridge, UK - home to one of the world's largest and most sophisticated genome sequencing projects. Many of the most significant breakthroughs in cancer research and genetics in the last 30 years have been associated with this institution. As a member of the COSMIC team, you will have the opportunity to attend bleeding edge talks and seminars, discussing topics in biotechnology, computational biology and genetics.

For more information about COSMIC Signatures, please refer to the following articles:

• www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3776390/

• www.nature.com/articles/s41586-020-1943-3

About You:
You will support with the design and development of robust, maintainable, and performant new and existing COSMIC Signatures Web Application with the guidance of a Senior/Principal Developer.

You will enable software and services for the COSMIC Signatures product such as the COSMIC website, download files, authentication and curation interface as well as new products, updates, features and innovations. You will provide support as a web administrator for release events.

Essential Technical Skills:

• A Degree in Computer Science, IT or equivalent industry experience

• A sound understanding of software lifecycle delivery and development methods

• Proven experience with Python

• Proven experience with Django, Django Rest Framework

• Knowledge and experience with modern software development practices, including version control, continuous integration, and workflow management tools such as GitLab etc.

• Experience with Agile Software Development methods

• Experience with relational databases such as MySQL, Oracle or Postgres

• Knowledge of designing RESTful APIs

Competencies and Behaviours

• Ability to work within a goal oriented team environment

• Demonstrable aptitude for logical problem solving and a positive and proactive attitude to learning and development

• Has initiative but listens to instructions and willing to seek clarification when required

• Enthusiastic approach to web development

• Ability to prioritise, manage own workload, and deliver agreed activities consistently on time

• Ability to understand issues within a code base and take guidance from Senior Developers to assist in the resolution

• Collaborative attitude, asking questions and seeking help from colleagues when needed. Also sharing knowledge

Other Information:

We operate a hybrid working pattern with the requirement of a minimum 2 - 3 days working onsite.

Application Process:  

Please apply with your CV and a Cover letter outlining how you meet the technical skills set out above.

Please also indicate in your Covering letter why you want to apply to this role and what value/experience you can bring, addressing the essential technical skills.

Salary per annum: £37,470 to £43,000

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 24th March 2024

Hybrid Working at Wellcome Sanger:

We recognise that there are many benefits to Hybrid Working; including an improved work-life balance, with more focused time, as well as the ability to organise working time so that collaborative opportunities and team discussions are facilitated on campus. The hybrid working arrangement will vary for different roles and teams. The nature of your role and the type of work you do will determine if a hybrid working arrangement is possible.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion:

We aim to attract, recruit, retain and develop talent from the widest possible talent pool, thereby gaining insight and access to different markets to generate a greater impact on the world. We have a supportive culture with the following staff networks, LGBTQ+, Parents and Carers, Disability and Race Equity to bring people together to share experiences, offer specific support and development opportunities and raise awareness. The networks are also a place for allies to provide support to others.

We want our people to be whoever they want to be because we believe people who bring their best selves to work, do their best work. That’s why we’re committed to creating a truly inclusive culture at Sanger Institute. We will consider all individuals without discrimination and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, where everyone can thrive.

Our Benefits:

We are proud to deliver an awarding campus-wide employee wellbeing strategy and programme. The importance of good health and adopting a healthier lifestyle and the commitment to reduce work-related stress is strongly acknowledged and recognised at Sanger Institute.

Sanger Institute became a signatory of the International Technician Commitment initiative In March 2018.  The Technician Commitment aims to empower and ensure visibility, recognition, career development and sustainability for technicians working in higher education and research, across all disciplines.

Job Description

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Preparing, instructing and grading all class coursework;
• Assigning final grades;
• Meet with students before and after class and by appointment as necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:         

• Masters degree from a regionally accredited institution in Political Science, International Relations, or related major such as Conflict Management, or a Masters degree from a regionally accredited institution with a minimum of eighteen (18) graduate hours in Political Science, International Relations, or related major such as Conflict Management.
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written;
• Proven teaching skills with the ability to convey basic concepts and theories in a practical and comprehensible way;
• Ability to recognize and to respond to students from culturally diverse backgrounds as well as the willingness to make students active partners in the teaching/learning process;
• Computer literacy and experience using computers in classroom with a willingness to apply technology and innovative approaches to the teaching of specific discipline.
• All instructors must meet the appropriate credentialing requirements for the Southern Association for Colleges and Schools (SACS).

Preferred:   

• A Doctorate from a regionally accredited institution in Political Science, International Relations, or related major such as Conflict Management

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Instructing assigned classes;
• Grading all quizzes, tests, and written assignments;
• Assigning final grades and delivering grades and grade justification sheets;
• Maintaining a safe and effective classroom environment;
• Participating in department, division, and general adjunct faculty meetings;
• Completing other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

This position requires an ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time and to present oral lectures/demonstrations, walk, bend, lift, reach up, stoop, and carry items occasionally in excess of twenty-five (25) pounds.  Some lifting of computer and electronic equipment may be required.  It also requires manual dexterity to operate standard office machines, such as, copier, fax, calculator, telephone, and other equipment as necessary.  IRSC expects its employees to follow proper safety standards while employed by the College.

Classification

Supervisory

FLSA Exempt

Employment Type

Compensation and Application Deadline

Job Description

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• In-person classes
• Preparing, instructing and grading all class coursework;
• Assigning final grades;
• Meet with students before and after class and by appointment as necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:         

• Masters degree from a regionally accredited institution in Political Science, International Relations, or related major such as Conflict Management, or a Masters degree from a regionally accredited institution with a minimum of eighteen (18) graduate hours in Political Science, International Relations, or related major such as Conflict Management.
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written;
• Proven teaching skills with the ability to convey basic concepts and theories in a practical and comprehensible way;
• Ability to recognize and to respond to students from culturally diverse backgrounds as well as the willingness to make students active partners in the teaching/learning process;
• Computer literacy and experience using computers in classroom with a willingness to apply technology and innovative approaches to the teaching of specific discipline.
• All instructors must meet the appropriate credentialing requirements for the Southern Association for Colleges and Schools (SACS).

Preferred:    A Doctorate from a regionally accredited institution in Political Science, International Relations, or related major such as Conflict Management

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The specific duties and responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:

Instructing assigned classes; Grading all quizzes, tests, and written assignments; Assigning final grades and delivering grades and grade justification sheets; Maintaining a safe and effective classroom environment; Participating in department, division, and general adjunct faculty meetings; Completing other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

This position requires an ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time and to present oral lectures/demonstrations, walk, bend, lift, reach up, stoop, and carry items occasionally in excess of twenty-five (25) pounds.  Some lifting of computer and electronic equipment may be required.  It also requires manual dexterity to operate standard office machines, such as, copier, fax, calculator, telephone, and other equipment as necessary.  IRSC expects its employees to follow proper safety standards while employed by the College.

Classification

Supervisory

FLSA Exempt

Employment Type

Compensation and Application Deadline

Do you want to help us improve human health and understand life on Earth? Make your mark by shaping the future to enable or deliver life-changing science to solve some of humanity’s greatest challenges.

A rare opportunity to provide leadership on the health and safety strategy and management as Head of Health and Safety.

Health and safety is an integral part of "doing science" at the Wellcome Genome Campus. This is achieved through providing the help, advice and support the Campus management require to effectively manage health and safety within their teams. The Health and Safety Team have diverse expertise in health and safety. From life sciences to construction and facilities, ergonomics to fire safety.

About the role:

In this role you will advise, influence, and make recommendations to senior management, working creatively to sustain and support the continual development of the health and safety strategy, culture, policy and governance.

Responsible for leading, managing and delivering a professional health and safety support team to ensure that health and safety arrangements and related elements of WSI operations are implemented to achieve not just compliance but good practices in all areas of the Institute.

Responsibilities of the role:

• Be responsible, in partnership with the WSI Chief Operating Officer, for formulation, promotion and the sustained development of the WSI health and safety strategy. To provide a management system for compliance with relevant health and safety statutory provisions and related disciplines.

• Alongside the senior health and safety advisers drive the implementation and be the change agent who leads continual improvement of the health and safety strategy, advising, coaching and influencing Directors, senior managers and team leaders as necessary to enable them to deliver agreed objectives.

• To work with the Director of Estates so that health and safety compliance is incorporated and assured in the design, construction or demolition, occupancy, servicing, maintenance and operation of the WSI infrastructure.  Work collaboratively with embedded contractor organisations to ensure effective control of risks created by their work activities.

• To lead, direct, motivate and support the staff of the WSI Health & Safety team in the delivery of high quality pragmatic advice and support functions, facilitating compliance with relevant health and safety provisions and related disciplines through the implementation of the health and safety strategy and health and safety management system.

• To undertake the recruitment, retention, performance management and development of the WSI Health and Safety team, to ensure the acquisition and maintenance of the appropriate skills and competences to deliver the WSI health and safety strategy. Work with the team leads to support the continuing professional development of the WSI health and safety team.

• To cooperate and communicate effectively on health and safety matters with the Wellcome Genome Campus landlord company and other tenant entities

• To manage communication with enforcing authorities e.g. Health & Safety Executive, Fire Authority, Environment Agency and Police Counter Terrorism and Security Team on issues relating to health and safety and related fields to ensure the Institute is represented appropriately and communication is informed and authoritative.

• To engage with and participate in relevant and appropriate networks in the health and safety and related professional communities to acquire and exchange knowledge of best practice and contribute to its development.  Provide benchmark data to the executive boards of the WSI for performance comparison.

Essentials Skills Required:

• Educated to degree level in an appropriate scientific discipline

• NEBOSH Diploma or acceptable equivalent (including at higher level)

• Chartered member of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health [CMIOSH or CFIOSH]

• Substantial work experience in a senior health and safety role within a scientific / biological research environment

• High level interpersonal and written communication skills to be able to convey complex information in simple terms; to present ideas and solutions; to listen, analyse and respond effectively to complex and difficult situations

• Demonstrable ability to engage with, persuade and influence others at all levels to secure commitment and co-operation

• Experience of successfully developing and implementing strategy within a complex organisation

• Experience of leading and motivating teams in a complex, dynamic environment

• Proven ability of leading and successfully managing a team of health and safety professionals in the provision and delivery of an effective, responsive and customer focused health and safety support

• Proven staff management, leadership and coaching skills

• Effective manager of change

• Excellent problem solving skills

• Competent user of Information Technology in an office environment

• Confident and accomplished presenter

Other Information:

• See more about our Science and the role here.

• Salary in the region of £81,435-£96,696

Application Process:

Please submit a CV and Cover Letter. Your covering letter should detail how you meet the essential skills criteria.

Closing date for applications: 19th March 2024

Hybrid Working at Wellcome Sanger:

We recognise that there are many benefits to Hybrid Working; including an improved work-life balance, with more focused time, as well as the ability to organise working time so that collaborative opportunities and team discussions are facilitated on campus. The hybrid working arrangement will vary for different roles and teams. The nature of your role and the type of work you do will determine if a hybrid working arrangement is possible.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion:

We aim to attract, recruit, retain and develop talent from the widest possible talent pool, thereby gaining insight and access to different markets to generate a greater impact on the world. We have a supportive culture with the following staff networks, LGBTQ+, Parents and Carers, Disability and Race Equity to bring people together to share experiences, offer specific support and development opportunities and raise awareness. The networks are also a place for allies to provide support to others.

We want our people to be whoever they want to be because we believe people who bring their best selves to work, do their best work. That’s why we’re committed to creating a truly inclusive culture at Sanger Institute. We will consider all individuals without discrimination and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, where everyone can thrive.

Our Benefits:

We are proud to deliver an awarding campus-wide employee wellbeing strategy and programme. The importance of good health and adopting a healthier lifestyle and the commitment to reduce work-related stress is strongly acknowledged and recognised at Sanger Institute.

Sanger Institute became a signatory of the International Technician Commitment initiative In March 2018.  The Technician Commitment aims to empower and ensure visibility, recognition, career development and sustainability for technicians working in higher education and research, across all disciplines.

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. Join our team to help people #SeeBrilliantly!

Job Description

• Implements/enhances state-of-the-art quality and reliability systems/programs to support R&D objectives relating to instruments (excluding software).

• Reviews/critiques product designs, proposed processes, and testing regimens ensuring a rigorous focus on reliability, quality, and compliance throughout NPI.

• Leads NPI teams in identifying and executing key pre-verification characterization testing and other activities necessary for continuous product improvement and robustness enhancement.

• Provides technical expertise in challenging design for reliability and serviceability of products in development.  

• Capable of planning, performing, and documenting hands-on testing to evaluate DfR objectives (example: HALT testing, automated life tests, accelerated aging, vibration/shock, drop/abuse, PCBA stress screening, and environmental testing).

• Ensures timely completion of testing with continuous feedback to development team for ongoing design enhancements.

• Uses analytical skills in statistical analysis, tolerancing/simulation, measurement science, stress testing, reliability assessment, simulation, and design critique as appropriate to support NPI DfR objectives.

• Works with technical transfer functions to ensure timely corrective actions of design, assembly, supplier, or other production issues encountered during NPI.

• Works with project teams to produce DHF reports, verifications and validations are compliant, documented, and grounded in solid science.

Skills

• Degree in Engineering (Chemical, Industrial, Mechanical or Electrical)

• Four yrs. in R&D with primary focus on preproduction reliability and quality engineering activities.

• Proven experience in the application of reliability engineering, including:

• Some familiarity required in applying basic statistical methods.

• Must be familiar with GMP/QSR regulations.

• Some experience required in fixturing, lab testing methods and/or equipment validation.

• Proven strong learning agility required.

• 1-2 years of experience in executing process/product validation, transfer of products from R&D into manufacturing, and working on multidisciplinary teams that include all functions in the manufacturing environment.

• Proven knowledge in mechanical, electrical, or optical design principles. This person must be able to critique designs for their manufacturability and identify reliability concerns.

• Proven project management experience in a cross-functional environment (e.g. multi-site, technical development, other functions).

• MS and ASQ Certifications in Quality Engineering and Reliability Engineering strongly preferred.

• Proficient in preparing detailed technical reports and interim presentations of results.

Key Requirements/Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +10 yrs.; Assoc.+6 yrs.; M.S.+0 yrs.) 

• The ability to fluently read, write, understand, and communicate in English

• 2 Years of Relevant Experience 

• Work hours: M-F, standard

• Travel Requirements:

• Relocation assistance: yes

• Sponsorship available: yes         

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Total Rewards

Alcon’s Total Rewards programs are designed to align to incentives with business goals, encourage the right values and behaviors, and deliver long-term value.  The first layer of our rewards program is compensation.  We offer a combination of fixed pay and variable pay, which includes short-term incentives, and long-term incentives for eligible population.  Our benefits program provides security for life events through life and disability insurance, supports savings for retirement, promotes good health and well-being and supports associates and their families during times of illness.  To learn more about Alcon’s Corporate Social Responsibility including our Total Rewards, click here

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Alcon is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. Alcon takes pride in maintaining a diverse environment and our policies are not to discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, 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.