Associate I, Quality Control Lab (1st Shift)

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.

Associate I, Quality Control Lab - Chemistry (Science/Tech/Engineering Path), is primarily responsible for conducting chemical analyses and maintaining lab equipment while ensuring compliance with SOP and regulatory requirements. You will apply technical knowledge, attention to detail, and reliability.

Specifics include:

• Perform qualitative and quantitative chemical analyses on raw materials, in-process, finished goods, and stability samples
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory instrumentation and equipment
• Ensure compliance with SOPs, cGxP/GMP standards, and regulatory requirements
• Accurately collect, analyze, interpret, and report test results
• Maintain thorough and compliant documentation (GDP/GMP practices)
• Support laboratory investigations, including investigative testing and root cause analysis
• Review and verify data generated by peers for accuracy and completeness
• Update and maintain SOPs, analytical test procedures (ATPs), and lab documentation
• Support environmental monitoring and utility sampling as required
• Collaborate cross-functionally with production, engineering, and quality teams
• Contribute to continuous improvement, safety practices, and ISO 14001 environmental compliance
• Train team members in procedures, methods, and best practices as needed

• Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +8 yrs; Assoc.+4 yrs)
• The ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English
• Work Schedule: 1st Shift (8:30AM – 5:00PM) Monday – Friday
• Work Location: Onsite – Fort Worth, TX (North Mfg)
• Relocation Assistance/Sponsorship: None

• Experience in Quality Control or regulated laboratory environments
• Knowledge of systems such as LIMS, TrackWise, Teamcenter, or Metasys
• Six Sigma Certification

• 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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