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We innovate boldly, champion progress, and act with speed as the global leader in eye care. Here, you’ll be recognized for your commitment and contributions and see your career like never before. Together, we go above and beyond to make an impact in the lives of our patients and customers. We foster an inclusive culture and are looking for diverse, talented people to join Alcon.\nWe are currently recruiting a Sr. Associate - IOL Product Testing. This role supports the development, execution, and continuous improvement of laboratory capabilities for intraocular lens (IOL) and delivery-device testing.\nThe role independently coordinates and executes assigned testing activities, ensuring that testing, documentation, and data archiving are completed in accordance with approved protocols, project plans, regulatory requirements, and good documentation practices.\nThis position provides technical expertise to support design verification, characterization, qualification, validation, and investigative testing activities.\nThe Senior Associate identifies and resolves routine technical issues, provides technical input related to project risks and deliverables, and supports safe, compliant, and efficient laboratory operations under the leadership of Supervisor/Manager\nA typical day-to-day in this role will include:\nSupports the procurement, installation, qualification, and ongoing maintenance of laboratory assets (analytical instrumentation and laboratory equipment)\nEvaluates test results and technical data to identify trends, risks, observations, and opportunities for improvement\nHelps identify, troubleshoot, and provide solutions to address technical issues within the lab, providing consistency in approach and execution across projects\nMonitors laboratory inventory requirements and supports procurement activities to maintain uninterrupted laboratory operations.\nDemonstrates financial responsibility and accountability to maintain budget for equipment, external service providers, and adequate inventory of laboratory and office supplies (spare parts for lab equipment, viscoelastic, forceps, etc.)\nMaintains timely communication within function regarding project needs, status, and issues (including FTE and direct spend resource forecast accuracy in Waypoint)\nProvides input and guidance based on functional / technical expertise for ongoing project deliverables, issues, risks, and mitigation\nOrganizes, executes, documents and reviews analytical testing in collaboration with site-based and remote team members in a manner consistent with regulatory requirements and good documentation practices\nAssists with writing, reviewing, and approval of qualification, validation, or testing study protocols and reports as well as standard operating procedures\nEnsures testing activities are conducted in compliance with applicable quality system requirements, regulatory requirements, safety standards, and company procedures. 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