Chemistry Technician V

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.

Purpose of Job:

Conducts chemical and physical tests on in-process and finished products as well as chemical raw materials using qualitative and quantitative techniques.  Assists in performing interlab studies and support testing for new product introduction and method/process development.  Performs higher level lab functions including instrument calibration, troubleshooting and maintenance, writing SOPs, perform OOS investigations, and track quality metrics. Compliance with all applicable procedures and practices to include SOP’s, Division specs, safety, ISO and GMP regulations.

Key Activities:

Conducts materials characterization, quantitative and qualitative testing for raw materials, in-process and finished products according to appropriate compendia and local test methods in compliance with GMPs, GLPs, and SOPs.

Assists in performing inter lab studies and support testing for new product introduction and method/process development.

Compliance with all applicable procedures and practices to include following appropriate compendia, SOP’s, Material and product specifications, Safety regulations, ISO and GMP regulations.

Performs some higher-level lab functions including but not limited to:  instrument calibration, troubleshooting and basic maintenance, writing SOPs, perform lab OOS investigations, lab non-conformance investigations, authoring protocols, writing reports, and managing change control.

Qualifications

Education:  BS in Chemistry or related discipline

Experience: At least five years previous experience in an analytical laboratory within the manufacturing industry. HPLC/UPLC and associated chromatography software expertise required.

Preferred Skills:  College math and basic statistics courses.  Computer skills are required (Excel, Word, and other customized systems).  Good technical and communication skills.  Technical and scientific writing skills required. 

Knowledge/understanding of basic cGMP and good documentation/laboratories practices in a regulated facility.  Demonstrate ability to manage multiple assignments and priorities simultaneously.  Critical thinking skills and ability to troubleshoot.

Additional experience with ICP-MS and GC is a plus

This position may be available in the following location: Greenville, SC

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