QC Lab Associate II — ICP-MS Method Dev & Validation

Alcon; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Flexible time off

Job summary

Alcon is seeking an Associate II in the Quality Control Lab (Chemistry) at the Fort Worth, TX site. The role focuses on complex analytical work, including ICP-MS method development, validation, and troubleshooting to support product launches and regulatory compliance.

You will collaborate across sites, maintain SOP standards, and ensure testing readiness for routine QC operations, within a Monday–Friday 1st shift schedule.

Qualifications

• 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 8:00AM-5:00PM (Monday-Friday)
• Work Location: Onsite – Fort Worth, TX(North Mfg)
• Relocation Assistance/Sponsorship: None

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and validate ICP-MS analytical methods in support of new and existing products.
• Execute product and analytical method validation activities, including protocol execution, data evaluation, documentation, and investigation of unexpected results.
• Operate and troubleshoot ICP-MS instrumentation and analytical methods, applying advanced technical knowledge to identify and resolve instrument, methods, and testing-related issues.
• Provide technical expertise for ICP-MS testing, including method development, method transfer, validation, and implementation into routine Quality Control operations.
• Partner with multiple manufacturing and laboratory sites to coordinate analytical activities, resolve technical issues, support method transfers, and drive successful product launches.
• Provide analytical support for new product introduction and product launch activities, ensuring methods are appropriately developed, validated, transferred, change controls, and ready to support routine testing.

Skills

Chemistry lab experience

Regulated environment experience

English communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Equivalent experience

Tools

ICP-MS

Job description

Alcon is seeking an Associate II in the Quality Control Lab (Chemistry) at the Fort Worth, TX site. The role focuses on complex analytical work, including ICP-MS method development, validation, and troubleshooting to support product launches and regulatory compliance.

You will collaborate across sites, maintain SOP standards, and ensure testing readiness for routine QC operations, within a Monday–Friday 1st shift schedule.