What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Control Analyst II Microbiology, Analytical Science & Technology position at Alcon and Careers?
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The Quality Control Analyst II is responsible for maintaining high standards of laboratory operations and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements at our Manufacturing facility in Fort Worth, TX. Specifics include:
- Performs microbiological validations for raw materials and finished products, including Bioburden, Endotoxin, Sterility, and PET.
- Provides support to QC Microbiology laboratories.
- Conducts equipment qualifications.
- Supports audits.
- Organizes and assists with Media Fill and Reads.
- Identifies ongoing quality issues, prevents potential problems, and suggests improvements.
- Interprets and evaluates analyses for accuracy and precision against established specifications, recommending and implementing corrective actions when necessary.
- May be responsible for analytical and protocol report writing, as well as standard operating procedures.
- Strictly adheres to Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
- Collaborates with and supports coworkers to enhance the organization's overall capabilities.
- Communicates effectively with production, maintenance, warehouse, and other relevant functions.
- Participates in problem-solving and troubleshooting.
- Supports training needs of team members and works cohesively with the team.
- Coordinates with and supports other departments to ensure smooth workflow execution.
- Ensures the availability of supplies and equipment to meet schedules and carries out tasks as defined by the schedule.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO ALCON:
- Bachelor’s Degree
- 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: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM CST
- Location: Onsite
- Travel Requirements: 0 – 10%
- Relocation Assistance: None
- Sponsorship Available: No
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical regulatory requirements
- Excellent Communication skills, in both verbal and written form
- Highly attentive to details and comfortable speaking up
- Self-Starter with the ability to follow up on and complete multiple projects simultaneously with little direction
- Able to work overtime and flexible work hours to meet department goals
HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON:
- Join Alcon’s mission to provide top-tier, innovative products and solutions to enhance sight & enhance lives.
- Grow your career in a highly collaborative and diverse environment.
- Alcon provides robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, flexible time off for salaried associates, paid time off for hourly associates and much more!
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