Quality Operations Associate I — Impact in Med Devices

Alcon; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Alcon is seeking an Associate I, Quality Operations in Sinking Spring, PA, onsite. The role focuses on monitoring product quality, resolving non-conformances, and maintaining documentation within the Quality & Regulatory Affairs function.

Expect to interact with multiple facilities, support product validations, and lead corrective actions as needed. Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree (Engineering preferred) and experience with medical devices or pharmaceuticals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of directly related experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering preferred; recent graduates encouraged to apply.
• Experience with medical devices or pharmaceuticals is desirable.
• Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint and Minitab; strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Interact with other facilities to support product tech transfer.
• Support product validations through data collection and execution.
• Assist validations, product, equipment, and manufacturing process validations.
• Ensure controls for identified critical quality attributes and process parameters.
• Investigate non-conformances (NC), CAPA, and supplier-related quality issues.
• Track and trend NC and CAPA data using statistical tools.
• Lead product holds and quarantine when necessary.
• Support Manufacturing and Engineering to maintain floor presence for production.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree

Engineering degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Minitab

Job description

Alcon is seeking an Associate I, Quality Operations in Sinking Spring, PA, onsite. The role focuses on monitoring product quality, resolving non-conformances, and maintaining documentation within the Quality & Regulatory Affairs function.

Expect to interact with multiple facilities, support product validations, and lead corrective actions as needed. Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree (Engineering preferred) and experience with medical devices or pharmaceuticals.