Microbiology Job at Bausch + Lomb, USA | Apply Online
An opportunity is available for aspiring microbiology professionals at Bausch + Lomb in Greenville, SC. This Microbiology Technician Job is for a Microbiology Technician III to execute microbiological testing and support various manufacturing operations. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply before the deadline.
- Job Position: Microbiology Technician III
- Location: US-SC-Greenville, US
About The Company
Bausch + Lomb (NYSE/TSX: BLCO) is a leading global eye health company dedicated to protecting and enhancing the gift of sight for millions of people around the world—from the moment of birth through every phase of life. The company has a comprehensive portfolio of over 400 products, fully integrated to serve customers across the full spectrum of their eye health needs throughout their lives. With a significant global research, development, manufacturing, and commercial footprint, Bausch + Lomb employs approximately 13,000 individuals and has a presence in around 100 countries.
Microbiology Job Responsibilities
This Microbiology Job involves executing microbiological testing in support of but not limited to Environmental/Water/Bioburden monitoring, Media and lab supplies preparation, Sterility Testing and Microbial Identification. Conduct tests for in-process and finished products as well as raw materials using aseptic techniques. Compliance with all applicable procedures and practices to include local and global SOPs, product test procedures, safety, USP, ISO, GMP, and applicable governmental regulations.
Key Responsibilities
- Manufacturing Support through Environmental and Personnel Monitoring.
- Support Manufacturing operations through Environmental Monitoring.
- The testing consists of surface testing, employee gowning monitoring, viable air monitoring, and air total particle counts. Media and Lab Supply Preparations.
- Prepare culture media and supplies needed for test execution.
- Sterilize supplies and autoclave as required. Maintain the microbiology lab inventory.
- Perform Growth Promotion Testing and Sterility Verification. Water, Disinfectants, and Pre-Sterilized Product Testing. Execute testing in a Laminar Flow Hood using aseptic technique.
- Reading Plates and Liquid Media.
- Execute and document final reading of all microbiological testing. Particulate Matter Testing.
- Perform finished product testing in a Laminar Flow Hood and accurately document the data. Biological Indicators.
- Perform testing aseptically in a Laminar Flow Hood to support validation and production. Sterility Isolator Loading.
- Load the Sterility isolators with appropriate supplies and test samples.
- Execute the VHP cycle for the loaded Sterility isolators. Sterility Testing.
- Perform testing of finished product in an isolator.
- Consumables. Properly receive in ordered media and other testing supplies and document appropriately.
- Data Review. Review Microbiology data in a timely manner to ensure compliance to procedures, accuracy of data, and adherence to good documentation practices.
Qualifications/Training Required For Microbiology Job
- Education: BS in Biology, Microbiology or related life science.
- Experience: Previous experience in aseptic manufacturing operations and aseptic laboratory practices highly preferred.
- Preferred Skills: Math to include metric conversions and ratios. Computer skills are required (Excel, Word, and other customized systems). Knowledge of basic cGMP and good documentation practices. Technical and scientific writing skills.
Eligibility for Internal Applicants
For this Microbiology Job, applicants must have no corrective actions at the written warning level in the last six months / no final warning level in the last 12 months / no active PIP. Meet the qualifications of the position as stated above. Be in your current job for 12 months. Position applying for must be a step up in progression and not a step down.
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
With a commitment to innovation and quality, Bausch + Lomb continues to lead the advancement of eye health. Qualified candidates are encouraged to seize this Microbiology Job opportunity and apply at the earliest to join a respected leader in the eye health industry.
