Technician I, Quality Control Lab - Microbiology

Alcon MX; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Flexible time off

PTO for hourly associates

Job summary

Alcon is seeking a Technician I for the Quality Control Lab – Microbiology in Houston, TX. The role focuses on performing microbiological tasks, analyzing samples, and maintaining equipment to support product validation and regulatory compliance.

The position requires prior laboratory experience and adherence to SOPs under GxP guidelines, with responsibilities spanning data entry, testing, and co-working with cross-functional teams to ensure quality and regulatory standards are met.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Fluency in reading/writing/speaking English.
• Prior laboratory experience and compliance with regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform microbiological tasks and analyze samples.
• Maintain lab equipment to support product validation and compliance.
• Adhere to SOPs and GxP regulations with accurate documentation.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Regulatory compliance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

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.

Technician I, Quality Control Lab - Microbiology (Science/Tech/Engineering Path)

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. Technician I, Quality Control Lab - Microbiology is primarily responsible for performing microbiological tasks, analyzing samples, and maintaining lab equipment to support product validation and compliance.

Specifics include:

• Handle specific microbiological tasks, supporting operations and contributing to efficiency within defined procedures
• Analyze various microbiological samples, ensuring accuracy and precision of analyses
• Maintain lab equipment to support product and process validation, product release, and compliance with regulatory and company standards
• Collaborate with affiliated departments to integrate lab results into the manufacturing process, driving problem-solving and innovation through scientific principles
• 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
• Commit to continuous improvement and contribute to the overall compliance of the organization
• 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
• Receipt and logging of microbiological samples
• Support for routine and non-routine laboratory testing (bioburden, environmental monitoring, endotoxin testing), including test execution
• Preparation of laboratory instruments, reagents, etc.
• Completion of Quality Control testing of laboratory consumables
• Completing Data Entry, and Ordering of supplies
• Adherence to all Health & Safety requirements

What You'll Bring to Alcon

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• The ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English

Work Schedule

1st Shift (Monday – Friday) 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM CST

Travel

0-10%

Work Location

Onsite – Houston, TX

Relocation Assistance/Sponsorship

None

Preferred Qualifications / Skills / Experience

• Prior Laboratory experience
• Prior experience completing analyses/inspection in compliance with standards and regulatory requirements

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!

Benefits

• health, life, retirement, flexible time off for exempt associates, PTO for hourly associates, and much more!

Alcon Careers

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E‑EO/DEI Statement

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.