QA Technician

Alcon; City of Monash; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-Time Role: Standard day shift

Cutting-Edge Technology

Exciting Work Environment

Supportive Culture

Job summary

Alcon in Australia is seeking a Quality role focused on manufacturing documentation, GxP compliance, and continuous improvement. You will work with Production and Production Engineering teams to ensure quality processes meet internal and external standards.

This full-time position emphasizes 5S discipline, strong communication, and a safety-minded approach to maintain a compliant, efficient production environment.

Qualifications

• Diploma/degree in Engineering/Science/Physics or relevant experience in manufacturing.
• 1-3 years of experience as a production technician, Quality Auditor or Quality Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Performs manufacturing documentation review to ensure GxP compliance to internal and external regulations
• Effectively communicates quality needs to Production and Production Engineering Teams
• Supports Production and Production Engineering teams with Quality processes (ie NCRs)
• Collaborates across functions to ensure seamless operational execution
• Trains others on Good Documentation Practices and other Quality principles
• Meets individual and team performance goals as defined in annual objectives
• Maintain established 5S in the work area
• Support Problem Solving small group activities
• Look to identify and provide for ongoing continuous process improvement opportunities

Skills

Effective communicator

GxP experience

5S manufacturing principles

Safety mindset

Adaptability in fast-paced environment

Education

Diploma / degree in Engineering / Science / Physics (or relevant experience)

Job description

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 recognised 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 proud part of the Alcon group, Cylite’s innovative product range is redefining how optometrists, ophthalmologists and researchers detect and treat eye disease with its patented technology. With customers across USA, Europe and Australia, we’re looking to rapidly scale our product offering and production capabilities.

Role Responsibilities

• Performs manufacturing documentation review to ensure GxP compliance to internal and external regulations
• Effectively communicates quality needs to Production and Production Engineering Teams
• Supports Production and Production Engineering teams with Quality processes (ie NCRs etc)
• Collaborates across functions to ensure seamless operational execution
• Trains other on and communicates Good Documentation Practices and other Quality principles
• Meets individual and team performance goals as defined in annual objectives.
• Maintain established 5S in the work area
• Support Problem Solving small group activities
• Look to identify and provide for ongoing continuous process improvement opportunities

WH&S

• Adhere to Work Health & Safety (WH&S) legislation.
• Adhere to the WH&S Policies and Procedures of ALCON.
• Demonstrate commitment to WH&S through personal involvement.
• Take reasonable care to protect own safety in the workplace and avoid adversely affecting the health safety and welfare of any other person through any act of omission, neglect or misconduct at work.
• Follow ALCON’s reasonable instructions concerning WH&S in the workplace.
• Participate in WH&S education and training.
• Report any workplace hazards.
• Assist in the WH&S Risk Management process, by being actively involved in the identification, assessment and control of hazards and associated risks in the workplace.

Education

• A diploma / degree in Engineering / Science / Physics (or relevant experience) and 1-3 years of experience as a production technician, Quality Auditor or Quality Engineer in a manufacturing environment (preferred).

Work Experience / Qualifications

• Experience working within a GxP environment
• Experience working within a multi-cultural team environment.
• Experienced in the completion/review/auditing of manufacturing records.
• An effective communicator (verbally and written) comfortable talking to technicians, engineers, and other technical departments
• Possess an understanding of 5S manufacturing principles.
• Possess a safety-focused mindset.
• Able to adapt to a constant changing and fast-paced work environment.

Why Join Alcon?

• Full-Time Role: Standard day shift with stable hours.
• Cutting-Edge Technology: Work with innovative medical imaging products that make a real impact.
• Exciting Work Environment: Be part of a fast-growing, award-winning company.
• Supportive Culture: Join a team built on integrity, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia.

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, please send an email to [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.