QC Lab Chemist (ICP-MS) – Associate II

Hardware FYI; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Flexible time off

Job summary

Alcon in Fort Worth, TX, is seeking an Associate II in Quality Control Lab - Chemistry to perform advanced analytical work, including method development, validation, and troubleshooting of ICP-MS analyses, ensuring SOP and regulatory compliance. You will collaborate with manufacturing and lab teams, transfer methods, support product launches, and provide technical expertise in ICP-MS testing.

A bachelor’s degree or equivalent with strong English communication is required; onsite work schedule is

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
• Experience in Chemistry / Lab Environment (preferred)

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 analytical support 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

English fluency

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Tools

ICP-MS

Job description

Alcon in Fort Worth, TX, is seeking an Associate II in Quality Control Lab - Chemistry to perform advanced analytical work, including method development, validation, and troubleshooting of ICP-MS analyses, ensuring SOP and regulatory compliance. You will collaborate with manufacturing and lab teams, transfer methods, support product launches, and provide technical expertise in ICP-MS testing.

A bachelor’s degree or equivalent with strong English communication is required; onsite work schedule is