Microbiology Technician III Weekend Nights

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 customers across the full spectrum of their eye health needs. With a global research, development, manufacturing, and commercial footprint of approximately 13,000 employees and a presence in approximately 100 countries, we are positioned to lead the advancement of eye health.

About the role

Execute microbiological testing in support of 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. Ensure compliance with all applicable procedures and practices, including local and global SOPs, product test procedures, safety, USP, ISO, GMP, and governmental regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manufacturing Support through Environmental and Personnel Monitoring:
  • Surface testing
  • Employee gowning monitoring
  • Viable air monitoring
  • 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 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

Requirements

• BS in Biology, Microbiology, or related life science
• Previous experience in aseptic manufacturing operations and aseptic laboratory practices highly preferred

Skills

• Math to include metric conversions and ratios
• Computer skills (Excel, Word, and other customized systems)
• Knowledge of basic cGMP and good documentation practices
• Technical and scientific writing skills

Schedule

Weekend Nights Shift: Saturday, Sunday 8pm - 8am; Thursday, Friday 8:30pm - 5am

Location

Greenville, SC

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.