Associate II, Quality Control Lab - Chemistry

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Associate II, Quality Control Lab - Chemistry (Science/Tech/Engineering Path), is primarily responsible for performing complex analytical activities within the Quality Control Laboratory, including chemical analyses, analytical method development, product validation, and technical troubleshooting, while ensuring compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and regulatory requirements.

This position requires an advanced level of laboratory knowledge and technical skills due to the complexity of the instrumentation and analytical techniques utilized, including Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS).

Specifics include:

• Develop, optimize, and validate ICP-MS analytical methods in support of new and existing products.
• Execute product and analytical method validation activities, including protocol execution, data evaluation, documentation, and investigation of unexpected results.
• Operate and troubleshoot ICP-MS instrumentation and analytical methods, applying advanced technical knowledge to identify and resolve instrument, methods, and testing-related issues.
• Provide technical expertise for ICP-MS testing, including method development, method transfer, validation, and implementation into routine Quality Control operations.
• Partner with multiple manufacturing and laboratory sites to coordinate analytical activities, resolve technical issues, support method transfers, and drive successful product launches.
• Provide analytical support for new product introduction and product launch activities, ensuring methods are appropriately developed, validated, transferred, change controls, and ready to support routine testing.

• 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 8:00AM-5:00PM (Monday-Friday)
• Work Location: Onsite – Fort Worth, TX (North Mfg)
• Relocation Assistance/Sponsorship: None

• Prior experience in Chemistry / Lab Environment
• Prior experience in a regulated environment

• 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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