Sr. Associate, Quality Control Lab - Chemistry

Additional 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.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Support a safe workplace by adhering to environmental, health, and safety standards within the laboratory environment

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s 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
• Two years of Relevant Experience
• One year of Demonstrated Leadership (Preferred Qualifications)

• 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 (Q1A–Q1F) 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
• Two years of relevant laboratory experience in a GMP-regulated environment

What You Will Bring to Alcon

• Bachelor’s 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
• Two years of Relevant Experience
• One year of Demonstrated Leadership (Preferred Qualifications)

How to Thrive at Alcon

• Imagine your career like never before with focused growth and development opportunities
• Join Alcon’s 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!

Equal Opportunity Employer

Alcon is an equal opportunity employer and participates in E-Verify. Alcon is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities.