Scientist I

About the role

Bausch + Lomb is seeking an Analytical Chemist to join the Surgical Analytical + Materials Science R+D function in Rochester, NY. The role supports the testing of medical devices, components, raw materials, stability samples, validation samples, and extractables and leachables samples.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine analytical testing of medical device samples, components, raw materials, stability samples, validation samples, and extractables and leachables samples in accordance with approved methods, protocols, and project requirements.
• Execute established chromatographic and mass spectrometric methods, including HPLC/UPLC, GC-FID, GC-MS, LC-MS, HRMS, DAD, CAD, and ICP-MS methods, to generate high-quality analytical data.
• Support extractables and leachables studies for medical devices, including sample preparation, extraction execution, instrumental analysis, data review, and documentation of results.
• Prepare and review laboratory notebooks, test records, raw data packages, summaries, technical memos, and final reports with attention to data integrity, traceability, and audit readiness.
• Support method development, method optimization, method transfer, and method validation activities under the guidance of senior scientists and project leads.
• Analyze and interpret analytical data, identify trends or unexpected results, and clearly communicate observations, deviations, limitations, and recommended next steps.
• Troubleshoot sample preparation issues, analytical methods, instrument performance, and data quality concerns in collaboration with senior technical staff.
• Independently operate, maintain, and perform routine troubleshooting on analytical instrumentation, including gas chromatography, liquid chromatography, mass spectrometry, high-resolution mass spectrometry, charged aerosol detection, diode array detection, and ICP-MS systems.
• Participate in product, process, plant, supplier, and complaint investigations by generating analytical data, reviewing evidence, and contributing scientifically sound conclusions.
• Support biocompatibility and chemical characterization activities aligned with ISO 10993 expectations, including analytical chemistry support for regulatory submissions and technical responses.
• Work collaboratively with R&D, Nonclinical Safety, Regulatory Affairs, Quality, Manufacturing, Supplier Quality, and external laboratories to meet project timelines and technical deliverables.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe laboratory environment and follow applicable company laboratory, safety, documentation, and quality procedures.
• Perform other assigned analytical chemistry tasks and project support activities as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Materials Science, or a related scientific discipline required.
• Working knowledge of chromatographic and mass spectrometric techniques, including HPLC/UPLC, GC-FID, GC-MS, LC-MS, HRMS, DAD, CAD, and ICP-MS.
• Knowledge of extractables and leachables testing, chemical characterization, sample preparation, and analytical testing of medical devices preferred.
• Familiarity with ISO 10993 chemical characterization and biocompatibility expectations preferred.
• Knowledge of using AI tools and agents to improve scientific productivity, literature review, data organization, technical writing, and workflow efficiency preferred.
• Familiarity with Thermo Chromeleon/Compound Discoverer, Waters Empower, and Agilent ChemStation/MassHunter software platforms preferred.
• Strong technical writing skills, including the ability to prepare clear test records, technical summaries, investigation support documentation, and final reports.
• Strong attention to detail, data integrity, analytical problem solving, and ability to recognize unexpected or questionable results.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional project teams.
• 4–6 years of relevant analytical chemistry experience in medical device, pharmaceutical, life sciences, materials science, or regulated R&D laboratory environments.
• Demonstrated experience performing routine analytical testing using chromatography and mass spectrometry techniques, including GC/MS and LC/MS.
• Experience with extractables and leachables testing, chemical characterization, or analytical support of medical device biocompatibility assessments preferred.
• Experience supporting method development, method optimization, method validation, stability testing, validation testing, complaint investigations, or product/process investigations preferred.
• Experience preparing clear technical documentation, reviewing analytical data, and communicating results to technical and cross-functional stakeholders.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive health, wellness, and retirement benefits.
• Paid time off and programs that support work-life balance.
• Opportunities to learn, grow, and contribute to meaningful work.