R&D Intern
My experience
Overview
I developed and modified contact lens formulations (polymer blends) to help target specific final design qualities.
Pros
I had a very good mentor and my team was great. Despite not being super familiar with contact lens design and formulation, everyone was very helpful in catching me up.
Cons
Depending on the exact project, the scope might be very narrow.
Impact of work
Time spent working
Interview advice
How did you find the job / apply?
Interview Rounds
Interview type
Interview questions
Typical STAR questions in the first round. The technical interview was about the experience listed on my resume and how that might be applicable to the internship.
Advice on how to prepare
Although the experience on my resume was not the most directly relevant to what Alcon does, I was able to demonstrate the flexibility of my skills during my interview. It was helpful to review my resume ahead of time to consider how my skills might be translatable so that I had answers ready.
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