QC Lab Final Inspection & Micro QC Manager

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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.

The QC Lab Final Inspection & Micro Quality Control Manager is responsible for the overall operation, compliance, and performance of assigned Quality Control laboratory functions. This role provides operational, technical, and people leadership for Final Inspection and Microbiology laboratories, while partnering cross‑functionally to ensure regulatory compliance, product quality, and operational excellence.

Specifics Include:

• Lead and oversee daily operations, performance, and compliance of Final Inspection and Microbiology Quality Control laboratories

• Manage Quality Control activities related to inspection, testing, and analysis of finished products and in‑process materials to ensure conformance to approved specifications and standards

• Oversee metrology and final lens inspection testing for finished contact lens products

• Manage microbiology laboratory operations, including environmental and water monitoring, bioburden testing, growth promotion, compressed air, and nitrogen testing

• Ensure laboratory readiness through proper inventory control of equipment, consumables, reagents, standards, and chemicals

• Ensure all laboratory testing and inspections comply with SOPs, cGxP requirements, and regulatory expectations

• Review, interpret, and evaluate analytical and microbiological data for accuracy, precision, and adherence to specifications

• Identify quality trends, investigate deviations, and drive corrective and preventive actions to mitigate ongoing or potential production issues

• Manage instrument and equipment qualification, calibration coordination, and method validation activities

• Partner with AS&T to onboard, qualify, and validate new laboratory equipment and technologies

• Collaborate closely with MDLIMS to continuously improve master data, test methods, and workflows aligned with laboratory operations

• Support hiring, onboarding, training, and ongoing development of laboratory associates

• Ensure personnel proficiency in laboratory techniques, equipment use, documentation, and data integrity practices

• Oversee departmental training programs, including training plans, hands‑on instruction, compliance tracking, retraining, and development of new training modules

• Foster a culture of quality, accountability, safety, engagement, and continuous improvement

• Provide quality and technical support to Manufacturing to ensure product quality, compliance, and uninterrupted operations

• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives related to quality, efficiency, compliance, and new product or process introductions

• Prepare and present laboratory performance metrics, quality trends, and compliance with data to internal and external stakeholders

• Ensure department safety requirements are consistently met, including chemical storage, hazard communication, equipment maintenance, and resolution of employee concerns

• Lead laboratory tours and support internal, customer, and regulatory inspections and audits

• Develop and manage the annual laboratory operating budget and departmental inventories

• Maintain full compliance with all applicable GxP regulations by following established procedures, maintaining accurate documentation, and completing all required training

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO ALCON:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +13 yrs; Assoc.+9 yrs; M.S.+2 yrs; PhD+0 yrs)

• The ability to fluently read, write, understand, and communicate in English

• 5 Years of Relevant Experience

• Work hours: 1st Shift: Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM EST – 5:00 PM EST

• Travel Requirements: 0%

• Location: Onsite

• Sponsorship & Relocation: Not Available

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:

• Experience leading both Microbiology and Final Inspection Quality Control laboratories

• Strong working knowledge of cGxP, data integrity principles, and regulatory inspection readiness

• Experience using laboratory information management systems (e.g., MDLIMS)

• Demonstrated experience supporting internal, customer, and regulatory audits

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!

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