What are the responsibilities and job description for the QC Chemistry Investigator - ASPEX position at Alcon?
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As a QC Chemistry Investigator, you will be responsible for in-process and final product quality analyses/review in compliance with standards and regulatory requirements. You will interpret and evaluate the analyses in terms of accuracy and precision compared against established specifications, identify on-going quality issues, prevent potential production issues, and make suggestions for improvement. You will perform deviation investigations using root cause analysis tools and implement effective corrective and preventive actions to prevent recurrence. You will be trusted to independently lead investigations and troubleshoot chemistry processes. The role will be located at the Fort Worth (ASPEX), TX, US Facility
In this role, typical activities will include:
Travel Requirements: 0-10%
Relocation assistance: No
Sponsorship available: No
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS / EXPERIENCE:
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As a QC Chemistry Investigator, you will be responsible for in-process and final product quality analyses/review in compliance with standards and regulatory requirements. You will interpret and evaluate the analyses in terms of accuracy and precision compared against established specifications, identify on-going quality issues, prevent potential production issues, and make suggestions for improvement. You will perform deviation investigations using root cause analysis tools and implement effective corrective and preventive actions to prevent recurrence. You will be trusted to independently lead investigations and troubleshoot chemistry processes. The role will be located at the Fort Worth (ASPEX), TX, US Facility
In this role, typical activities will include:
- Drive deviation investigations to true root cause using root cause analysis tools
- Identify and implement effective CAPAs to prevent recurrence
- Complete investigation summaries
- Analyze and/or review technical data for finished products, raw materials, in-process materials, release test samples or stability samples in compliance with company standards and governmental regulatory requirements
- Collaborate with other functional departments to meet site key objectives (On-Time Release, Key Projects, etc.)
- Participate in continuous improvement activities looking to pursue laboratory best practice and offer appropriate feedback when nonvalue added activities are observed
- Effectively multi-task and drive investigation closures to target timelines
- Assist with microbiology investigations as needed
- Perform process equipment alarm deviations and mitigations
- Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry or a Related Field, or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school 10 yrs; Assoc. 6 yrs; M.S. 0 yrs)
- The ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English
- 5 years’ experience or equivalent education
Travel Requirements: 0-10%
Relocation assistance: No
Sponsorship available: No
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS / EXPERIENCE:
- Experience with Root Cause Analysis and Corrective/Preventive Action
- Technical Writing Skills
- Project Management Skills
- Leadership Skills
- Join Alcon’s mission to provide outstanding, innovative products and solutions to improve sight, improve lives, and grow your career!
- Collaborate with teammates to share standard processes and findings as work evolves!
- See your career like never before with focused growth and development opportunities!
- Alcon provides robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, flexible time off for exempt associates, PTO for hourly associates, and much more!
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ATTENTION: Current Alcon Employee/Contingent Worker
If you are currently an active employee/contingent worker at Alcon, please click the appropriate link below to apply on the Internal Career site.
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Alcon is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. Alcon takes pride in maintaining a diverse environment and our policies are not to discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, 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 alcon.recruitment@alcon.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
