Microbiology 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:

Support all Microbiology laboratory release activities including but not limited to review of Sterility Testing, Environmental/Water/Bioburden monitoring, Particulate Matter Testing, Microbial Identification, Microbiology Investigations, and execute Special Projects as required.  Assist with data compilation related to area trending.  Assist Microbiology management to meet workload demands of the department.  Serve in testing capacity as needed based on workload demands.  Should be proficient in understanding of all Microbiology areas.  Support data gathering during regulatory inspections.  Provide coaching and training of junior technicians.  Interacts with various facets of the organization including but not limited to operations, validation, chemistry, metrology and maintenance.

Key Activities:

Coordinate Microbiology data release activities as relates to Product Release and Disposition.  Ensure timely review and approval of laboratory data.  Maintain timely release of Microbiology Certificate of Analysis to the Batch Release group to ensure laboratory and Customer Service metrics are met.

Prepare and support investigations to ensure timely closure.  Provide appropriate communication of investigations linked to product release to ensure timely resolution.

Support microbiology laboratory special projects including test method validation.  Duties include but are not limited to design and write protocol/reports, execute protocol methodologies, analysis of data.

Conduct peer reviews of validation packages, rationale documents, or related area reports for fellow team members and provide feedback.  Provide coaching to junior technician(s).

SOP Revisions.  Review and revise accordingly microbiology procedures for enhancement, clarity and corrections.  Provide training on new  

procedure revision accordingly.

Trend Analysis Report.  Assist with preparation and review of trending reports of Environmental and Water Monitoring.

Laboratory Testing.  Execute Microbiology testing following appropriate procedures and compendia requirements.  Prepare supplies for testing as needed.

Qualifications:

Education:  BS in Biology, Microbiology or related life science

Experience: At least 5 years of Pharmaceutical or Medical Device industry experience with previous laboratory experience and extensive understanding of aseptic technique.  Previous experience in aseptic manufacturing operations highly preferred.

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.  Results oriented.  Critical thinking skills and ability to troubleshoot.

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

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

[IF APPLICABLE] For U.S. locations that require disclosure of compensation, the starting pay for this role is between [$000,000.00 and  $000,000.00] [or $00.00 - $00.00 per hour].  The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors.

[SHOULD BE INCLUDED WITH PAY TRANSPARENCY LANGUAGE IN THE PARAGRAPH ABOVE IF APPLICABLE] U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term and/or long-term incentives. They may also be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, disability and life insurance,  a 401(k) plan and company match, a tuition reimbursement program (select degrees), company holidays, and well-being benefits, among others. U.S. based employees are also eligible to receive sick time, floating holidays and paid vacation.

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