QA Analyst I (1st Shift)

At Alcon were passionate about enhancing sight and helping people see brilliantly. With more than 25000 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 Alcons 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 Associate I Quality Control Lab Chemistry (Science/Tech/Engineering Path) is responsible for performing chemical analyses maintaining laboratory operations and ensuring compliance with SOPs and regulatory requirements. This role supports product release by ensuring all materials meet required quality and manufacturing standards.

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

WHAT YOULL BRING TO ALCON:

• Bachelors 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 Hours: 1st Shift: Monday Friday: 8:00 AM CST 5:00 PM CST

• Travel Requirements: 0%

• Location: Onsite

• Sponsorship & Relocation: Not Available

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:

• Degree in Chemistry Biochemistry or related field

• Experience in Quality Control or regulated laboratory environments

• Knowledge of systems such as LIMS TrackWise or Metasys

HOW TO THRIVE AT ALCON:

• Collaborate with teammates to share standard processes and learnings as work evolves!

• See your career like never before with focused growth and development opportunities!

• Join Alcons 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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