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New · posted Oct 29

Alcon · Medical Devices

Associate I, Quality Control Lab (1st Shift)

  • Fort Worth, TX
  • On-site
  • Full-time
  • Associate & Specialist
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EmploymentFull-time
DeadlineCloses Nov 29, 2026

The role

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. Are you ready to join us?

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.

Associate I, Quality Control Lab - Chemistry (Science/Tech/Engineering Path), is primarily responsible for conducting chemical analyses and maintaining lab equipment while ensuring compliance with SOP and regulatory requirements. You will apply technical knowledge, attention to detail, and reliability.

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 you need

What You'll Bring to Alcon

  • 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 (8:30AM – 5:00PM) Monday – Friday
  • Work Location: Onsite – Fort Worth, TX (North Mfg)
  • Relocation Assistance/Sponsorship: None

Preferred Qualifications/Skills/Experiencenice to have

  • Experience in Quality Control or regulated laboratory environments
  • Knowledge of systems such as LIMS, TrackWise, Teamcenter, or Metasys
  • Six Sigma Certification

Pay and benefits

Alcon didn't publish pay for this role

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How you can thrive at Alcon

  • 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!

Where you'll work

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Job intelligence

The context around this role

Live data · October 30, 2026

Salary intelligence

How the pay compares

Associate & Specialist roles in the US126 roles publishing pay

Middle half $48,000 to $78,875, median $60,500
Annual base pay
Annual base payLowMedianHigh
All US$48,000$60,500$78,875

Comparisons: the base pay employers published on open Quality Control roles at the same level on Regulatory Jobs, October 30, 2026. Nothing is estimated.

Career trajectory

Where this role sits in Quality Control

The general path across 349 open Quality Control roles on Regulatory Jobs, with the titles they carry most. Not Alcon's own promotion track.

  1. This role

    Associate & Specialist

    Often: Quality Inspector · Quality Control Inspector

    $61K median194 open
  2. Next step

    Senior & Principal

    Often: Quality Control Inspector · Scientist, Quality Control

    $95K median93 open
  3. Later

    Manager

    Often: Supervisor, Quality Control · Manager, Quality Control

    $112K median39 open
  4. Later

    Director

    Often: Associate Director, Quality Control · Senior Director, Quality Control

    $199K median23 open

Skills DNA

What this role leans on

How many of the posting's 24 duty, requirement and summary lines touch each area. The posting's emphasis, not a proficiency score.

GMP and compliance: 5 linesLab testing and methods: 7 linesDocumentation and SOPs: 6 linesInvestigations and CAPA: 1 lineQuality systems and risk: 1 lineData and digital systems: 1 lineCollaboration and leadership: 5 linesGMPLab testingDocumentationInvestigationsQuality systemsData systemsTeamwork
  • Lab testing and methods7
  • Documentation and SOPs6
  • GMP and compliance5
  • Collaboration and leadership5
  • Investigations and CAPA1
  • Quality systems and risk1
  • Data and digital systems1

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Distinct roles
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By discipline

  • Quality16 84%
  • Regulatory3 16%

By level

  • Associate & Specialist8 42%
  • Senior & Principal5 26%
  • Director3 16%
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