Sr. Associate, Quality (AS&T)

Alcon MX; Sinking Spring (Berks County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Flexible time off

Job summary

Alcon is seeking a quality-focused microbiology professional to support product validation, release, and regulatory compliance in a fast-paced lab. The role emphasizes accurate testing, data interpretation, and documentation to uphold strict quality standards.

You will collaborate with manufacturing and QA teams to translate lab results into process improvements while maintaining cGxP and SOP adherence. Onsite in Sinking Spring, PA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent years of related experience.
• Fluent English reading, writing, and communication.
• 2 years of relevant experience.
• 1 year of demonstrated leadership.

Responsibilities

• Perform specialized microbiology tasks for product and process validation, product release, and regulatory compliance.
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative analyses.
• Maintain and qualify lab equipment and ensure supplies under cGxP and SOPs.
• Troubleshoot issues using advanced technical knowledge and analytics.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate lab results into manufacturing and drive improvements.
• Support audits as needed and ensure rigorous quality control.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Self-starter

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Equivalent years experience

Tools

SAP

Kneat

Teamcenter

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.

In this role, a typical day will include:

• Perform specialized microbiology tasks for product and process validation, product release, and regulatory compliance
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative analyses
• Maintain and qualify lab equipment and ensure the availability of supplies in compliance with current Good Laboratory Practices (cGxP) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues using advanced technical knowledge and analytical skills
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate lab results into the manufacturing process and drive innovation
• Adhere to Good Laboratory Practices (GxP) regulations by following SOPs, maintaining accurate documentation, and ensuring rigorous quality control
• Supports audits, if needed
• Identifies quality issues, prevents potential nonconformances, and drives continuous process improvements

WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO ALCON:

• Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +10 yrs; Assoc.+6yrs; M.S.+0 yrs)
• The ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English
• 2 Years of Relevant Experience
• 1 Years of Demonstrated Leadership

Location: Onsite-Sinking Spring, PA
Schedule: Day Shift - Monday - Friday
Travel Requirements: N/A
Relocation & Sponsorship: Not Available

Preferred Qualifications/Skills/Experience:

• Excellent communication skills, in both verbal and written form
• High attention to details and comfortable speaking up
• Self-starter with the ability to follow-up on and complete multiple projects simultaneously with little direction
• Experience with SPC, MSA, Gauge R&R, and process capability studies
• Strong knowledge of GxP, quality systems, and regulatory compliance requirements
• Experience with SAP, Kneat, and Teamcenter is a plus

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.