Sr. Sterilization Engineer at Alcon

Houston, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Sterilization Process Development, Validation, Statistical Analysis, Risk Management, Quality Compliance, Microbiology Testing, Ethylene Oxide Sterilization, Gamma Sterilization, Regulatory Compliance, Project Management, Manufacturing Procedures, Technical Knowledge, Analytical Skills, Root Cause Analysis, CAPA Implementation, Dose Mapping

Industry

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Description

At Alcon, we are driven by the meaningful work we do to help people see brilliantly. 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. As a Sr. Sterilization Engineer, you will be trusted to work on developing, implementing, and evaluating new production materials, equipment, and technologies before mass production. You will conduct research, solve production cost and quality issues, and develop standard manufacturing procedures, requiring advanced technical knowledge and analytical skills at our Manufacturing Facility in Houston, TX! In this role, a typical day will include: Sterilization Process Development & Validation Design and approve sterilization processes including EO parametric requirements, DEO, SLR and cycle calculations. Lead and execute validation activities (IQ, OQ, PQ) for EO and Gamma sterilization modalities. Design dose mapping studies for Gamma sterilization. Requalification & New Component Evaluation Develop and manage annual ethylene oxide (EO) sterilization requalification protocols and reports. Evaluate new components for sterilization compatibility based on animal tissue, microbiological and EO residues assessment. Quality & Compliance Review and assess engineering protocols related to microbiology and sterility testing, raw materials, packaging components, and vendor qualifications. Investigate sterilization failures at contract facilities, identify true root causes, and implement/track CAPAs within the Quality System. Technical Expertise & Risk Management Perform statistical analysis to assess process control and manage risks related to product sterility. Support design control activities with sterilization-related risk documentation. Design and analyze sterility testing and EO residue methods. Regulatory & Standards Compliance Support external audits of sterilization vendors to ensure compliance with 21 CFR, ISO 13485, and GMP requirements. Interpret and apply relevant standards and guidance documents including ISO 11135, ISO 11137, ISO 11737, AAMI TIRs (15, 17, 28), and FDA/country-specific regulations. Previous experience in EO and Gamma Sterilization modalities. What You’ll Bring to Alcon: Bachelor’s Degree 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 2 Years of Relevant Experience Work Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM CST Location: Onsite Travel Requirements: 0 – 10% Relocation Assistance: None Sponsorship Available: No Preferred Qualifications: Strong knowledge of EO, Gamma, E-Beam and X-ray sterilization modalities. Project Management. 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 a robust benefits package including health and life insurance, retirement, flexible time off for exempt associates, paid time off for hourly associates, and much more! This position can be offered at Associate II, MS&T Engineering, depending on the candidate’s experience and qualifications. 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. At Alcon, we are committed to helping people see better. We believe patients should have access to quality eye care regardless of their economic circumstances; however, barriers to good eye health exist for patients in both developed and emerging markets. Alcon develops and manufactures innovative devices to serve the full life cycle of eye care needs. Its surgical group is one of the largest makers of equipment used for cataract removal and laser vision correction. Its consumer products include the well-known Opti-Free line of contact lens solutions and related products. Alcon, which was founded in 1945, sells its products in 180 countries worldwide. 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

Responsibilities

The Sr. Sterilization Engineer will develop, implement, and evaluate new production materials and technologies, focusing on sterilization processes. Responsibilities include conducting research, solving production issues, and developing standard manufacturing procedures.