Associate I, Quality Control Lab (1st Shift)

U341 Alcon Research, LLC. Company; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Alcon invites applications for an Associate I, Quality Control Lab - Chemistry. This role focuses on qualitative and quantitative analyses, instrument operation, and ensuring SOP and regulatory compliance.

It requires attention to detail and strong documentation practices within a regulated lab setting. You will work onsite in Fort Worth, TX, collaborating with production, engineering, and quality teams to drive continuous improvement and ISO 14001 environmental compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of directly related experience or higher (or high school +8 yrs; Assoc.+4 yrs) is required.
• Fluency in reading/writing/speaking English is required.
• Experience in Quality Control or regulated laboratory environments is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform qualitative and quantitative chemical analyses on materials and products.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory instrumentation and equipment.
• Ensure compliance with SOPs, cGxP/GMP standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Accurately collect, analyze, and report test results.
• Maintain compliant documentation (GDP/GMP).
• Support investigations including root cause analysis.

Skills

Quality control

Regulated lab environments

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Associate degree +4 years

High school +8 years

Tools

LIMS

TrackWise

Teamcenter

Metasys

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 Quality & Regulatory Affairs function, a team that ensures our products are in compliance with global, local, and internal regulations and meet the strictest standards of quality as we help people see brilliantly.

Associate I, Quality Control Lab - Chemistry (Science/Tech/Engineering Path), is primarily responsible for conducting chemical analyses and maintaining lab equipment while ensuring compliance with SOP and regulatory requirements. You will apply technical knowledge, attention to detail, and reliability. Specifics include:

• Perform qualitative and quantitative chemical analyses on raw materials, in-process, finished goods, and stability samples
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory instrumentation and equipment
• Ensure compliance with SOPs, cGxP/GMP standards, and regulatory requirements
• Accurately collect, analyze, interpret, and report test results
• Maintain thorough and compliant documentation (GDP/GMP practices)
• Support laboratory investigations, including investigative testing and root cause analysis
• Review and verify data generated by peers for accuracy and completeness
• Update and maintain SOPs, analytical test procedures (ATPs), and lab documentation
• Support environmental monitoring and utility sampling as required
• Collaborate cross-functionally with production, engineering, and quality teams
• Contribute to continuous improvement, safety practices, and ISO 14001 environmental compliance
• Train team members in procedures, methods, and best practices as needed

What You'll Bring to Alcon

• Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +8 yrs; Assoc.+4 yrs)
• The ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English
• Work Schedule: 1st Shift (8:30AM - 5:00PM) Monday - Friday
• Work Location: Onsite - Fort Worth, TX (North Mfg)
• Relocation Assistance/Sponsorship: None
• Preferred Qualifications/Skills/Experience Experience in Quality Control or regulated laboratory environments Knowledge of systems such as LIMS, TrackWise, Teamcenter, or Metasys Six Sigma Certification

How you can thrive at Alcon: Work together with colleagues to share standard methodologies and discoveries as work progresses. Discover your career in a fresh way through specific growth and development possibilities. Join Alcon’s mission to provide outstanding, innovative products and solutions to improve sight, improve lives, and grow your career!

Alcon provides a robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, flexible time off for exempt associates, PTO for hourly associates, and much more!

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.

At Alcon, we are committed to helping people see better. We believe patients should have access to quality eye care regardless of their economic circumstances; however, barriers to good eye health exist for patients in both developed and emerging markets. Alcon develops and manufactures innovative devices to serve the full life cycle of eye care needs. Its surgical group is one of the largest makers of equipment used for cataract removal and laser vision correction. Its consumer products include the well-known Opti-Free line of contact lens solutions and related products. Alcon, which was founded in 1945, sells its products in 180 countries worldwide.