Sr. Associate, Quality Control Lab Analyst I

Alcon MX; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Alcon is seeking a Sr. Associate in Quality Control Lab within the Analytical Science & Technology group in Fort Worth, TX.

You will lead in-house validation studies, train staff, and support Quality Control auditors while ensuring regulatory compliance and quality standards. Responsibilities include performing analytical chemistry and microbiology tasks, maintaining equipment, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve processes and product readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent years of directly related experience.
• Fluent reading/writing/communication in English.
• 2 Years of Relevant Experience.
• 1 Year of Demonstrated Leadership.

Responsibilities

• Perform specialized analytical chemistry and microbiology tasks for validation, release, and regulatory compliance.
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative analyses.
• Maintain lab equipment and ensure cGxP and SOP compliance.
• Troubleshoot complex issues using advanced technical knowledge and analytical skills.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate lab results into manufacturing processes.

Skills

Leadership

English proficiency

Analytical thinking

cGxP knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Tools

GC

HPLC

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?

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.

The Sr. Associate, Quality Contral Lab - Analytical Science & Technology (AS&T) (Science/Tech/Engineering Path), is primarily responsible for performing routine chemical and microbiological analyses to ensure continuous manufacturing and product readiness.

You will lead in-house lab validation studies, assist in training, and support Quality Control auditors. Complex tasks are conducted using scientific principles to drive problem-solving and innovation.

Specifics include

• Perform specialized analytical chemistry and microbiology tasks for product and process validation, product release, and regulatory compliance
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative analyses
• Maintain lab equipment and ensure 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
• Complete all required training and contribute to organizational compliance and continuous improvement in operations
• All associates must adhere to GxP regulations by strictly following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), maintaining accurate and complete documentation, ensuring rigorous quality control, and completing all required training.
• Associates are responsible for meeting their individual job requirements and contributing to the overall compliance of the organization.
• Compliance with regulatory requirements and a commitment to continuous improvement are essential to our operations.

What you'll bring to Alcon

• Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +10 yrs; Assoc.+16yrs; 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

Work Schedule: 1st Shift (8:00AM - 5:00PM) Monday – Friday

Work Location: Onsite – Fort Worth, TX (ASPEX)

Relocation Assistance/Sponsorship: None

Preferred Qualifications/Skills/Experience

• Six Sigma Certifications
• Quality Control in Chemistry
• Knowledge in Statistical Analysis
• GC is an analytical technique knowledge
• HPLC (High-Performance Liquid Chromatography) knowledge

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 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.