QC Lab Final Inspection & Micro QC Manager

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee daily operations, performance, and compliance of Final Inspection and Microbiology Quality Control laboratories
• Manage QC activities related to inspection, testing, and analysis of finished products and in-process materials
• Oversee metrology and final lens inspection testing for finished contact lens products
• Manage microbiology laboratory operations, including environmental monitoring, bioburden testing, and water monitoring
• Ensure all laboratory testing and inspections comply with SOPs, cGxP requirements, and regulatory expectations
• Review and evaluate analytical and microbiological data for accuracy and adherence to specifications
• Identify quality trends, investigate deviations, and drive corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
• Manage instrument qualification, calibration coordination, and method validation activities
• Support hiring, onboarding, training, and ongoing development of laboratory associates
• Ensure department safety requirements are met, including chemical storage and hazard communication
• Lead laboratory tours and support internal, customer, and regulatory inspections and audits

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent years of directly related experience
• 5 years of relevant experience in a quality control or laboratory environment
• Fluency in English (reading, writing, and communication)
• Strong knowledge of cGxP and data integrity principles

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading both Microbiology and Final Inspection Quality Control laboratories
• Strong working knowledge of regulatory inspection readiness
• Experience using laboratory information management systems (e.g., MDLIMS)
• Demonstrated experience supporting internal, customer, and regulatory audits

About the Company

Alcon is a global leader in eye care, dedicated to helping people see brilliantly. We develop and manufacture innovative devices and solutions across the full life cycle of eye care needs, from surgical equipment to consumer contact lens products. With over 25,000 associates worldwide, we foster an inclusive culture focused on innovation, progress, and impacting global eye health.