2027 Chemistry, Materials & Life Sciences Interns
Alcon
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 1 year · Bachelor's degree
- Must know
- Data analysisPatient care
- Work
- On-site in Lake Forest · internship
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Data analysis11%Patient care8%of 98 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 7, 2026 · still open
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About Alcon
Alcon helps people see brilliantly. As the global leader in eye care with a heritage spanning more than 75 years, we offer one of the broadest portfolios of products designed to enhance sight and improve people’s lives.
Position Description
Alcon is seeking multiple talented and motivated Chemistry, Materials & Life Sciences Interns to join our 2027 Summer Internship Program across several U.S. locations. Interns will have the opportunity to gain meaningful industry experience, contribute to real-world projects, and collaborate with professionals. Through this internship, students will build technical skills, expand their professional network, and receive coaching, mentoring, and development opportunities.
Potential Internship Project Areas
- Conduct laboratory experiments supporting chemistry research, materials characterization, formulation development, and data analysis.
- Design, synthesize, purify, and characterize polymers for next-generation contact-lens materials and lens-care products.
- Develop analytical methods or new measurement capabilities for ophthalmic-product and material characterization.
- Process ocular tissue samples and support fluorometric assays, immunoassays, and molecular or diagnostic analyses.
- Support GMP pharmaceutical R&D activities involving clinical manufacturing processes, equipment, facilities, and implantable drug-delivery products.
Minimum Qualifications
- 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 bachelor’s degree in chemistry, polymer/materials science, biology, biochemistry, microbiology, pharmaceutical science, or related major.
- Minimum cumulative GPA: 2.8/4.0.
- Demonstrated leadership skills (i.e. extracurricular activities or projects).
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a permanent basis 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.