Summer 2026 R&D Intern – Analytical Chemistry & Materials Characterization

Alcon Research • Fort Worth, TX

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About The Position

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 a talented and motivated Intern to join us during a Summer 2026 Internship opportunity at our Fort Worth, TX location. Alcon interns will have the opportunity to gain industry experience and network with other Alcon professionals. The Intern 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 interns personal and professional development, high visibility and coaching and mentoring opportunities.

Requirements

• Must be enrolled in an accredited university or college for at least one semester prior to internship or co-op, and at least one additional semester following internship or co-op.
• Must be pursuing at least a Master's level degree in Bioengineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Polymer Science, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Process Engineering, Data Science, Ocular Cell Biology or related major.
• Academic performance: Minimum cumulative GPA 2.8/4.0.
• Demonstrated leadership skills (i.e. extracurricular activities or projects).
• Must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship (students on an F1 visa with CPT can be accommodated).
• Ability to commit to a 10–12-week, full time (40 hours per week) summer internship.
• Must have a graduation date of December 2026 of later.

Nice To Haves

• Pursuing a PhD degree
• Hands-on research and lab experience
• Able to work independently and collaborate as part of a team

Responsibilities

• Hands-on experience with biomaterials, advanced imaging technologies, chemical/biological characterization, and data analysis.
• Independently develop new analytical methods, searching literatures, designing and conducting experiments to test ideas, analyzing data, discussing with internal/external experts, writing technical reports and presenting the project results to solve technical challenges and provide scientific solutions.
• Thoroughly and clearly documents experiments and prepares high quality technical documents.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees