Quality Control Analyst II Microbiology, Analytical Science & Technology

Alcon; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Alcon, Fort Worth, TX, seeks a Quality Control Analyst II in Microbiology within Analytical Science & Technology. The role focuses on upholding high lab standards and ensuring regulatory compliance across QC Microbiology activities.

Responsibilities include validations for raw materials and finished products, equipment qualifications, audits support, GDP adherence, and collaboration with production and other functions. Onsite work with 10% travel; schedule is 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, Monday–Friday.

Qualifications

• Fluently reads, writes, understands and communicates in English.
• Strong knowledge of microbiology and related assays.
• Experience with regulatory expectations in pharmaceutical/biotech labs.

Responsibilities

• Performs microbiological validations (Bioburden, Endotoxin, Sterility, PET).
• Supports QC Microbiology laboratories and conducts equipment qualifications.
• Assists with audits and media fill/reads; ensures GDP and quality docs.

Skills

English fluency

Microbiology knowledge

Regulatory understanding

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent years of related experience

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?

The Quality Control Analyst II Microbiology, Analytical Science & Technology is primarily responsible for maintaining high standards of laboratory operations and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

Specifics include:

• Performs microbiological validations for raw materials and finished products, including Bioburden, Endotoxin, Sterility, and PET.
• Provides support to QC Microbiology laboratories.
• Conducts equipment qualifications.
• Supports audits.
• Organizes and assists with Media Fill and Reads.
• Identifies ongoing quality issues, prevents potential problems, and suggests improvements.
• Interprets and evaluates analyses for accuracy and precision against established specifications, recommending and implementing corrective actions when necessary.
• May be responsible for analytical and protocol report writing, as well as standard operating procedures.
• Strictly adheres to Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
• Collaborates with and supports coworkers to enhance the organization's overall capabilities.
• Communicates effectively with production, maintenance, warehouse, and other relevant functions.
• Participates in problem-solving and troubleshooting.
• Supports training needs of team members and works cohesively with the team.
• Coordinates with and supports other departments to ensure smooth workflow execution.
• Ensures the availability of supplies and equipment to meet schedules and carry out tasks as defined by the schedule.

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: 8:00AM-5:00PM (Monday -Friday)
• Work Location: Onsite - Fort Worth, TX (ASPEX)
• Travel Requirements: 10%
• Relocation Assistance: None

Preferred Qualifications/ Skills/ Experience

• Flexibility to work Overtime hours, if needed.
• Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical regulatory requirements
• Excellent Communication skills, in both verbal and written form
• Highly attentive to details and comfortable speaking up
• Self-Starter with the ability to follow up on and complete multiple projects simultaneously with little direction
• Able to work overtime and flexible work hours to meet department goals

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!

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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.