2026 R&D Innovate Boldly Externship job opportunity at Alcon.



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Alcon 2026 R&D Innovate Boldly Externship
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At Alcon, we are committed to helping people See Brilliantly. We believe patients should have access to quality eye care, regardless of their economic circumstances. Alcon is the global leader in eye care, dedicated to helping people see brilliantly. With an over 75-year heritage, we are the largest eye care device company in the world, with complementary businesses in Surgical and Vision Care. Alcon is excited to host an immersive, 4-day, in-person externship development program designed for 30 high-potential students — rising undergraduate sophomores and first-year master’s students. The externship will focus on professional development, learning about the R&D function, and co-op and internship opportunities at Alcon. We believe diverse perspectives drive innovation at Alcon. We encourage all candidates with diverse thinking, experiences, and viewpoints to apply. We innovate boldly, champion progress, and act with speed as the global leader in eye care. Participants will not perform services for Alcon. In Person Location : Alcon headquarters in Fort Worth, Texas Duration : Monday, August 10, 2026 – Thursday, August 13, 2026 Meals, Hotel, and Transportation in the US : Covered by Alcon If you are selected to attend the Innovate Boldly Externship event, you will have the opportunity to: Participate in hands-on leadership development workshops Enhance your technical skills and learn more about research & development at Alcon Get advice and network with our ERG (Employee Resource Group) members Complete a team case study Attend developmental workshops, panel discussions, and networking sessions You will receive an invitation to interview for a Summer 2027 Internship – please note that not all interviews will result in employment offers Application and Eligibility Requirements : Externship is unpaid and not for credit Expenses ( travel, hotel, meals will be covered by Alcon ) Current rising undergraduate sophomores ( graduating between December 2028 – August 2029 ) and first-year master’s candidates ( graduating between December 2027 – August 2029 ) Strong academic performance, current cumulative GPA of 2.8 or above Application closes Friday, February 20, 2026 The externship is not virtual Must be able to participate in-person in Fort Worth, TX, on August 10 – August 13, 2026 Must be currently enrolled in university, pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in one of the following degree programs: Human Factors Mechanical Engineering Biomedical Engineering Computer Science Data Analytics Data Science Electrical Engineering Statistics Information Technology Chemical Engineering Software Engineering Computer Engineering The externship will be most beneficial to applicants who demonstrate the following: Leadership, strong initiative, and decision-making skills Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to communicate clearly and effectively Soft skills including a positive attitude, flexibility, and conflict resolution Design thinking for products and enhancements 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 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. ATTENTION: Current Alcon Employee/Contingent Worker If you are currently an active employee/contingent worker at Alcon, please click the appropriate link below to apply on the Internal Career site. Find Jobs for Employees Find Jobs for Contingent Worker ALCON IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND PARTICIPATES IN E-VERIFY Alcon takes pride in maintaining an inclusive environment that values different perspectives and our policies are non-discriminatory in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, 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.

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