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QA Operations Lead - 3rd Shift

Alcon • Fort Worth, Texas, United States

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Posted Oct 17, 2026

**Role & seniority: ** Associate II, Quality Operations (Professional Path) — Quality & Regulatory Affairs; supports complex tasks and advanced quality management projects.

**Location & work type: ** Onsite, Johns Creek, Georgia; 3rd shift (Mon–Fri 10:45pm–6:45am CST); no travel; no relocation/sponsorship.

**Stack/tools (implied): ** GxP/Good Practice compliance using SOPs, quality documentation/records systems (not specified); likely documentation/data tools used for manufacturing/distribution quality monitoring (not specified).

**Top 3 responsibilities: **

  1. Monitor product quality across manufacturing/distribution stages and resolve non-conformances promptly.

  2. Maintain compliance documentation/records and ensure completion of required training under GxP and SOPs.

  3. Serve as primary point of contact/escalation for team issues; contribute to advanced quality management projects and apply independent judgment within project scope.

**Must-have skills: **

  • Ability to read/write/understand/communicate in English.

  • Demonstrated knowledge of quality management and applying GxP regulations via SOP adherence and accurate documentation.

  • Ability to handle complex tasks, conduct independent research/thought leadership, and make decisions within quality project areas.

  • Experience/education alignment: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent directly related experience (or alternat

Full Description

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. Associate II, Quality Operations (Professional Path) is primarily responsible for handling complex tasks and contributing to advanced quality management projects. You will monitor product quality, resolve non-conformances, and maintain documentation while applying advanced quality management knowledge.

In this role, a typical day will include

Serve as the primary point of contact and escalation for team-related issues and concerns. Handle complex tasks and contribute to advanced quality management projects within manufacturing and distribution processes. Make significant decisions within your project area to influence outcomes. Monitor product quality at different stages and resolve non-conformances promptly Maintain relevant documentation and records. Conduct independent research and thought leadership activities to optimize outcomes. Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations, adhering to Good Practice (GxP) regulations by following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), maintaining accurate documentation, and completing required training. Meet individual job requirements and contributing to overall organizational compliance Commit to continuous improvement in operations. All associates must adhere to GxP regulations by strictly following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), maintaining accurate and complete documentation, ensuring rigorous quality control, and completing all required training. Associates are responsible for meeting their individual job requirements and contributing to the overall compliance of the organization. Compliance with regulatory requirements and a commitment to continuous improvement are essential to our operations​.

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

Location: Onsite – Johns Creek, Georgia

Schedule: 3rd Shift; Monday - Friday; 10:45pm – 6:45am CST

Travel Requirements: N/A

Sponsorship & Relocation: Not Available

HOW YOU CAN 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 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

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. Find Jobs for Employees Find Jobs for Contingent Worker 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 alcon.recruitment@alcon.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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