Lab Associate Jobs in Texas
Lab Associate jobs in Texas are in strong demand, with active hiring concentrated in clinical research, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and diagnostic testing across one of the country's most active life sciences markets at levels from entry-level technician to senior associate. Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio anchor the bulk of openings, where employers like Texas Medical Center-affiliated institutions, Labcorp, and Abbott Laboratories maintain lasting lab operations. The most in-demand specialties right now are clinical chemistry, molecular diagnostics, and quality control in pharmaceutical settings. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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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 I, Quality Control Lab - Chemistry (Science/Tech/Engineering Path), is primarily responsible for conducting chemical analyses and maintaining lab equipment while ensuring compliance with SOP and regulatory requirements. You will apply technical knowledge, attention to detail, and reliability.
Specifics include:
- Perform qualitative and quantitative chemical analyses on raw materials, in-process, finished goods, and stability samples
- Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory instrumentation and equipment
- Ensure compliance with SOPs, cGxP/GMP standards, and regulatory requirements
- Accurately collect, analyze, interpret, and report test results
- Maintain thorough and compliant documentation (GDP/GMP practices)
- Support laboratory investigations, including investigative testing and root cause analysis
- Review and verify data generated by peers for accuracy and completeness
- Update and maintain SOPs, analytical test procedures (ATPs), and lab documentation
- Support environmental monitoring and utility sampling as required
- Collaborate cross-functionally with production, engineering, and quality teams
- Contribute to continuous improvement, safety practices, and ISO 14001 environmental compliance
- Train team members in procedures, methods, and best practices as needed
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
- Work Schedule: 1st Shift (8:30AM – 5:00PM) Monday – Friday
- Work Location: Onsite – Fort Worth, TX (North Mfg)
- Relocation Assistance/Sponsorship: None
Preferred Qualifications/Skills/Experience
- Experience in Quality Control or regulated laboratory environments
- Knowledge of systems such as LIMS, TrackWise, Teamcenter, or Metasys
- Six Sigma Certification
How you can thrive at Alcon:
- Work together with colleagues to share standard methodologies and discoveries as work progresses.
- Discover your career in a fresh way through specific growth and development possibilities.
- 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, 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.
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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'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 I, Quality Control Lab - Chemistry (Science/Tech/Engineering Path), is primarily responsible for conducting chemical analyses and maintaining lab equipment while ensuring compliance with SOP and regulatory requirements. You will apply technical knowledge, attention to detail, and reliability.
Specifics include:
- Perform qualitative and quantitative chemical analyses on raw materials, in-process, finished goods, and stability samples
- Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory instrumentation and equipment
- Ensure compliance with SOPs, cGxP/GMP standards, and regulatory requirements
- Accurately collect, analyze, interpret, and report test results
- Maintain thorough and compliant documentation (GDP/GMP practices)
- Support laboratory investigations, including investigative testing and root cause analysis
- Review and verify data generated by peers for accuracy and completeness
- Update and maintain SOPs, analytical test procedures (ATPs), and lab documentation
- Support environmental monitoring and utility sampling as required
- Collaborate cross-functionally with production, engineering, and quality teams
- Contribute to continuous improvement, safety practices, and ISO 14001 environmental compliance
- Train team members in procedures, methods, and best practices as needed
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
- Work Schedule: 1st Shift (8:30AM – 5:00PM) Monday – Friday
- Work Location: Onsite – Fort Worth, TX (North Mfg)
- Relocation Assistance/Sponsorship: None
Preferred Qualifications/Skills/Experience
- Experience in Quality Control or regulated laboratory environments
- Knowledge of systems such as LIMS, TrackWise, Teamcenter, or Metasys
- Six Sigma Certification
How you can thrive at Alcon:
- Work together with colleagues to share standard methodologies and discoveries as work progresses.
- Discover your career in a fresh way through specific growth and development possibilities.
- 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, 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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What Texas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in lab associate jobs across Texas.
- Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, or a closely related life science field
- Hands-on experience with laboratory instrumentation such as centrifuges, pipettes, and analyzers
- Familiarity with Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) or Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards
- Ability to follow standard operating procedures and maintain accurate laboratory documentation
- Experience with data entry and laboratory information management systems (LIMS)
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work within regulated laboratory environments
Lab Associate Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a lab associate in Texas?
Most lab associate positions in Texas require at minimum an associate's or bachelor's degree in a life science such as biology, chemistry, or clinical laboratory science. For roles in clinical or diagnostic settings, Texas does not require a separate state lab associate license, but employers strongly prefer candidates holding or pursuing certification through the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP). Completing an accredited clinical laboratory science program at a Texas university and gaining hands-on practicum experience is the most direct path.
Which companies hire lab associates in Texas?
Texas lab associate roles are posted by Alcon, BioLabs, and Bell Textron and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Texas's concentration of large hospital systems, pharmaceutical manufacturers, and independent reference labs means openings appear consistently across both major metros and mid-sized cities.
Which Texas cities have the most lab associate jobs?
Fort Worth, Dallas, and Bryan account for the largest share of lab associate openings in Texas. Houston leads because of the Texas Medical Center, the largest medical complex in the world, while Dallas draws volume from a dense network of hospital systems and diagnostics companies, and San Antonio's growing bioscience and military healthcare sector sustains steady demand outside the two largest metros.
Are there remote lab associate jobs in Texas?
Yes, but they're rare. Lab associate work is largely hands-on and tied to physical laboratory settings, so fully remote roles are the exception. About 0% of lab associate openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions tend to involve data review, reporting, or remote quality assurance rather than bench work.
How can I get hired as a lab associate in Texas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying to lab assistant or specimen processing roles at large Texas hospital systems, which regularly hire people with a science degree and no prior lab experience and provide on-the-job training. Institutions within the Texas Medical Center in Houston and major health systems like Baylor Scott and White and UT Health often run new-graduate programs. Earning an ASCP phlebotomy or medical laboratory technician certification while completing coursework gives candidates a clear edge over those with an unverified background.
Where can I find and apply to lab associate jobs in Texas?
You can find and apply to lab associate jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Texas openings from employers hiring right now. Search the roles that fit your background, experience level, and preferred location, then apply directly to the ones that match.
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