Sr. Associate, Quality Control Lab Chemistry

Additional Job Description:

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 Sr. Associate Quality Control Lab - Chemistry (Science/Tech/Engineering Path) is primarily responsible for designing interpreting and reporting stability studies for pharmaceutical and sterile products ensuring compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and regulatory standards. You will provide expert stability advice prepare and review protocols and perform complex analyses in a lab-based role supporting Alcons commitment to product quality and patient safety.

In this role a typical day will include: ***This role is second shift M-F 2pm-10pm***

• Perform specialized technical tasks and conduct research to optimize project outcomes within the quality control lab
• Design execute and interpret stability studies for pharmaceutical and sterile products in accordance with GMP and applicable regulatory requirements
• Prepare review and approve stability protocols reports and related documentation with a high level of accuracy and scientific rigor
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative chemical analyses ensuring accuracy and precision to prevent production issues and support product release decisions
• Provide expert stability advice and technical guidance to cross-functional teams including Regulatory Affairs Manufacturing and R&D
• Ensure compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and GxP regulations by maintaining accurate complete and audit-ready documentation
• Investigate out-of-specification (OOS) results laboratory deviations and non-conformances driving root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Complete all required training and maintain current knowledge of evolving regulatory guidelines and industry best practices
• Support a safe workplace by adhering to environmental health and safety standards within the laboratory environment

What You Will Bring to Alcon:

• Bachelors Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school 10 yrs; Assoc.6yrs; M.S.0 yrs)
• The ability to fluently read write understand and communicate in English
• 2 Years of Relevant Experience
• 1 Years of Demonstrated Leadership

Preferred Qualifications: ***This role is second shift M-F 2pm-10pm***

• Experience with stability testing programs for pharmaceutical ophthalmic or sterile products
• Hands-on knowledge of analytical techniques such as HPLC UV-Vis spectroscopy titration and related methods
• Familiarity with ICH stability guidelines (Q1AQ1F) and FDA/EMA regulatory expectations
• Strong scientific writing skills with experience preparing technical reports protocols and regulatory submissions
• Ability to troubleshoot complex analytical problems and communicate findings clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Experience with laboratory information management systems (LIMS) or similar data management tools
• 2 years of relevant laboratory experience in a GMP-regulated environment

How to Thrive at Alcon:

• Imagine 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 robust benefits package including health life retirement flexible time off for exempt associates and much more!

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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 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.