QA Analyst I (1st Shift)

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. 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'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 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 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! Alcon Careers: See your impact at alcon.com.careers ALCON IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND PARTICIPATES IN E-VERIFY 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 View email address on click.appcast.io and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. #J-18808-Ljbffr Socket