Chemistry Technical III

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. Our mission is simple, yet powerful: helping you see better, to live better.
 

Our comprehensive portfolio of over 400 products is fully integrated and built to serve our customers across the full spectrum of their eye health needs throughout their lives. Our iconic brand is built on the deep trust and loyalty of our customers established over our 170-year history. We have a significant global research, development, manufacturing and commercial footprint of approximately 13,000 employees  and a presence in approximately 100 countries , extending our reach to billions of potential customers across the globe. We have long been associated with many of the most significant advances in eye health, and we believe we are well positioned to continue leading the advancement of eye health in the future.

Objectives/Purpose of the Job:

Perform pharmaceutical GMP wet chemistry and instrumental analysis of raw material, in-process, finished product and stability samples in the quality control chemistry laboratory in accordance with all applicable FDA/EP/JP regulations. Assume the responsibility for the GMP, ISO, and Environmental Health and Safety procedure awareness, and compliance within the respective area. 

Key Activities/Responsibilities:

• Provide on-demand in-process chemistry laboratory testing support to the manufacturing department. 
• Description, color, pH testing, osmolality, specific gravity/density testing of in-process, finished product and stability samples. Viscosity testing using Brookfield models LVTDV-I, RVTDV-I and HADV-III digital viscometers.
• Particle size testing of suspensions using the Microtrac S3500 Particle Size Analyzer and ASVR.
• Karl-Fischer titrations using Brinkmann 701 KF and 720 KFS Titrino autotitrators.
• IR testing using Perkin-Elmer Paragon 1000 FT-IR. UV testing using Hewlett-Packard 8453 UV-Vis Spectrophotometer.
• USP TLC-ID testing for steroids and antibiotics using USP monographs.
• Monthly calibration and maintenance of Mettler DA-300 Densitometer, Advanced Instruments 3D3 Osmometer, Monthly calibration and maintenance of the Microtrac S3500 Particle Size Analyzer.
• Support OpEx and EHS&S initiatives.  All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Training:

• B. S. in Chemistry preferred, Minimum B.A. in Chemistry or related science.
• 1-3 years in GMP pharmaceutical chemical analysis.
• Skilled in conducting GMP chemistry laboratory analysis using wide array of reagents/ chemicals and analytical tools.
• Working knowledge of instrumentation listed in job duties, various Data Analysis tools and standard chemistry laboratory procedures.

Shift: Monday to Friday / 8:00am to 5:00pm
Start Pay Range: $ 25.96

This position may be available in the following location: Tampa, FL.

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