QA Associate Quality Engineer

U341 Alcon Research, LLC. Company; Johns Creek (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and life insurance

Retirement plan

Flexible time off

Job summary

Alcon is seeking an Associate I, Quality Operations (Science/Tech/Engineering Path) to support quality management in manufacturing and distribution. You will monitor product quality, resolve non-conformances, and maintain documentation while applying scientific and engineering principles to drive improvement.

The role involves leading the Production Triage team in non-conformance handling, process audits against FDA/ISO requirements, and collaboration with Operations, Quality Engineering, and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Fluent reading, writing, understanding and communication in English.
• 3 Years of Relevant Experience.

Responsibilities

• Handle complex tasks and contribute to advanced quality management projects in manufacturing and distribution.
• Monitor product quality and resolve non-conformances.
• Maintain relevant documentation and records; apply scientific and engineering principles to solve problems.
• Act as lead Quality member in Production Triage by guiding non-conformance processes.
• Ensure nonconformance reports are initiated per requirements and quarantine activities are completed.
• Stay current with advances in the field and apply agile problem-solving approaches.

Skills

English fluency

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred

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.

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.

The Associate I, Quality Operations (Science/Tech/Engineering Path), is primarily responsible for handling complex tasks and contributing to advanced quality management projects in manufacturing and distribution. You will monitor product quality, resolve non-conformances, and maintain documentation while applying scientific and engineering principles to innovate.

In this role, a typical day will include:

• Handle complex tasks and contribute to advanced quality management projects using your expertise and problem-solving skills
• Make significant decisions within your project area to influence outcomes
• Monitor product quality at various stages and resolve non-conformances promptly
• Maintain relevant documentation and records
• Apply scientific and engineering principles to solve problems and innovate
• Actively participates in Production Triage team as the lead Quality member by providing direction and support to the non-conformance process, product quarantine as non-conformances arises
• Ensure nonconformance reports are initiated per established requirements, and applicable activities are identified and implemented
• Responsible for performing Product Quarantine activities, such as entering product into quarantine, completing quarantine documentation, reviewing/dispositioning non-conformance records for quarantine release and removal of product from quarantine area
• Stay current with advances in the field and take an agile approach to problem-solving by testing, iterating, and refining solutions
• Adhere to GxP regulations by following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), maintaining accurate documentation, ensuring quality control, and completing required training
• Audit personnel and processes in manufacturing areas for practice versus procedures and against current regulatory requirements (FDA, ISO, etc.)
• Analyze audit results for trends and provide feedback to QA OP’s Management and QA team
• Commit to continuous improvement and compliance with regulatory requirements, meeting individual job requirements and contributing to overall organizational compliance
• Interact in a team environment with Operations, Quality Engineering, Compliance, and Engineering personnel and participate in work groups to help improve the process and increase product quality while keeping within compliance with site Quality Systems procedures

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. Complete all required training and meet individual job requirements to contribute to the overall compliance of the organization.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO ALCON:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent; bachelor’s degree preferred
• The ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English
• 3 Years of Relevant Experience

Location: Onsite-Johns Creek, Georgia - JCM

Schedule: 1st Shift: Monday – Friday, 8:00AM – 5:00PM EST

Travel Requirements: N/A

Sponsorship & Relocation: Not Available

HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON:

• Collaborate with teammates to share standard processes and learnings as work evolves!
• See your career like never before with focused growth and development opportunities!
• Join Alcon’s mission to provide outstanding, innovative products and solutions to improve sight, improve lives, and grow your career!
• Alcon provides 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.