Technician I, Quality Control Lab - Microbiology

Alcon; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Alcon is seeking a Technician I in Quality Control Lab - Microbiology to perform microbiological analyses, maintain lab equipment, and support product validation in a compliant environment. You will log results, follow SOPs, and collaborate with other departments to ensure regulatory and company standards are met.

The role emphasizes adherence to GxP, thorough data entry, and participation in continuous improvement while working 1st shift onsite in Houston, TX.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Fluent reading, writing, understanding and communication in English.
• Onsite work in Houston, TX; 1st shift 8:00 AM–5:00 PM CST; travel 0–10%.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Adhere to GxP regulations by following SOPs and maintaining accurate documentation.
• Complete required training and contribute to continuous improvement and overall compliance.

Skills

English fluency

Lab operations

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. 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.

Technician I, Quality Control Lab - Microbiology (Science/Tech/Engineering Path), 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!
• Alcon provides a 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] let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.