Technician I, Quality Control Lab - Microbiology

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Handle specific microbiological tasks, supporting operations and contributing to efficiency within defined procedures
• Analyze various microbiological samples, ensuring accuracy and precision of analyses
• Maintain lab equipment to support product and process validation, product release, and compliance with regulatory and company standards
• Collaborate with affiliated departments to integrate lab results into the manufacturing process, driving problem-solving and innovation through scientific principles
• Adhere to GxP regulations by strictly following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), maintaining accurate and complete documentation, ensuring rigorous quality control, and completing all required training
• Commit to continuous improvement and contribute to the overall compliance of the organization
• Receipt and logging of microbiological samples
• Support for routine and non-routine laboratory testing (bioburden, environmental monitoring, endotoxin testing), including test execution
• Preparation of laboratory instruments, reagents, etc.
• Completing Data Entry, and Ordering of supplies
• Adherence to all Health & Safety requirements

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent
• The ability to fluently read, write, understand, and communicate in English
• Work Schedule: 1st Shift (Monday – Friday) 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM CST
• Travel: 0-10%
• Work Location: Onsite – Houston, TX
• Relocation Assistance/Sponsorship: None

Preferred Qualifications/Skills/Experience

• Prior Laboratory experience
• Prior experience completing analyses/inspection in compliance with standards and regulatory requirements

Benefits

• Health
• Life
• Retirement
• Flexible time off for exempt associates
• PTO for hourly associates

Pay

N/A

Schedule

N/A

Skills

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Fluent in English
• Ability to work 1st Shift (Monday – Friday) 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM CST
• No Travel Required
• Onsite Position in Houston, TX
• No Relocation Assistance Provided

Qualifications

• Prior Laboratory Experience
• Prior Experience Completing Analyses/Inspection in Compliance with Standards and Regulatory Requirements

Benefits

• Health
• Life
• Retirement
• Flexible Time Off for Exempt Associates
• PTO for Hourly Associates