ASPEX Compounder Lead, 3rd shift

Alcon; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Alcon is seeking an ASPEX Compounder Lead to apply advanced technical knowledge in a GMP-regulated manufacturing setting. The role focuses on processing ingredients, maintaining equipment, and driving process improvements to enhance product quality and operational efficiency.

You will work on the 3rd shift (Sun–Thu, 11pm–7:30am) with strict adherence to SOPs, GxP, and training requirements, supporting ongoing projects across the manufacturing function.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 3 years of relevant experience.
• Fluent in English (read/write/speak).
• Willing to work 3rd shift (Sun–Thu, 11:00 PM–7:30 AM).
• Travel: None.
• No sponsorship available.

Responsibilities

• Apply technical knowledge to perform tasks and support project goals.
• Follow established procedures with decision-making authority.
• Process ingredients and pharmaceutical products or produce contact lenses.
• Maintain equipment and ensure GMP compliance.
• Participate in process improvements and QA activities.
• Monitor quality using statistical process controls.

Skills

Leadership potential

Teamwork

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

LabVantage

PieVision

Cognos

TrackWise

Maximo

Job description

At Alcon, we're passionate about enhancing sight and helping people see brilliantly. With more than 25,000 associates, we innovate fearlessly, champion progress, and act swiftly to impact global eye health. We foster an inclusive culture, recognizing your contributions and offering opportunities to grow your career like never before. Together, we make a difference in the lives of our patients and customers. Are you ready to join us?

This role is part of Alcon's Manufacturing function, a team that designs, produces and delivers innovative eyecare products to more than 140 countries through operational excellence and efficiency.

The ASPEX Compounder Lead is primarily responsible for applying technical expertise to process ingredients and pharmaceutical products or produce contact lenses. You will maintain equipment, follow standard procedures, and engage in process improvements, requiring advanced technical skills, attention to detail, and problem-solving abilities.

Specifics Include:

• Apply technical knowledge to perform tasks and support project goals effectively.
• Follow established procedures with decision-making authority.
• Process ingredients and pharmaceutical products or produce contact lenses, including working with saline solutions and mixing compound ingredients for various products such as liquid products, suspensions, ointments, mixes, or blends for tablet granulations and capsule powders.
• Ensure high-quality and efficient task completion impacting project performance and operational efficiency.
• Stay current with field advances and take an agile approach to problem-solving by testing, iterating, and refining solutions.
• Perform maintenance on pumps, homogenizers, filter presses, and tablet compression machines.
• Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and maintain required records, ensuring compliance with GxP regulations and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Participate in projects to develop process improvement methods, solutions, and procedures to enhance program quality, cost, and scheduling.
• Monitor and verify quality using statistical process or control procedures.
• Take on highly complex tasks and make critical decisions influencing project outcomes.
• Meet individual job requirements and contribute to the overall compliance of the organization, committing to continuous improvement and regulatory compliance.
• All associates must adhere to GxP regulations by strictly following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), maintaining accurate and complete documentation, ensuring rigorous quality control, and completing all required training.
• Associates are responsible for meeting their individual job requirements and contributing to the overall compliance of the organization.
• Compliance with regulatory requirements and a commitment to continuous improvement are essential to our operations.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO ALCON:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• The ability to fluently read, write, understand, and communicate in English.
• 3 Years of Relevant Experience
• Work hours: 3rd shift, Sunday-Thursday, 11pm-7:30am
• Travel Requirements: No
• Travel Requirements: None
• Relocation assistance: No
• Sponsorship available: No

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:

• Ability to lift and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Previous experience in the Compounding department.
• Demonstrated leadership potential through cross-training, project leadership, mentoring, or acting lead responsibilities.
• Strong teamwork skills with the ability to support departmental goals and objectives.
• Effective cross-functional collaboration skills and a track record of partnering with other departments to resolve issues and improve processes.
• Proven strategic problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Hands‑on experience with LabVantage, PieVision, Cognos, TrackWise, and Maximo in a regulated manufacturing environment.

HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON:

• Join Alcon's mission to provide outstanding, innovative products and solutions to improve sight, improve lives, and grow your career!
• Collaborate with teammates to share standard processes and findings as work evolves!
• See your career like never before with focused growth and development opportunities!
• Alcon provides a robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, flexible time off for exempt associates, PTO for hourly associates, and much more!

ATTENTION: Current Alcon Employee/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 [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.