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Bausch + Lomb · 1 month ago

Microbiology Technician III (Third Shift)

Greenville, SC

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

Bausch + Lomb is a leading global eye health company dedicated to protecting and enhancing sight for millions. They are seeking a Microbiology Technician III to execute microbiological testing and support manufacturing operations through environmental monitoring and laboratory practices.

Health CareHealth DiagnosticsMedical

No H1B

Responsibilities

Execute microbiological testing in support of but not limited to Environmental/Water/Bioburden monitoring, Media and lab supplies preparation, Sterility Testing and Microbial Identification

Conducts tests for in-process and finished products as well as raw materials using aseptic techniques

Compliance with all applicable procedures and practices to include local and global SOP’s, product test procedures, safety, USP, ISO, GMP, and applicable governmental regulations

Support Manufacturing operations through Environmental Monitoring

The testing consists of surface testing, employee gowning monitoring, viable air monitoring, and air total particle counts

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

Execute testing in a Laminar Flow Hood using aseptic technique

Execute and document final reading of all microbiological testing

Perform finished product testing in a Laminar Flow Hood and accurately document the data

Perform testing aseptically in a Laminar Flow Hood to support validation and production

Load the Sterility isolators with appropriate supplies and test samples

Execute the VHP cycle for the loaded Sterility isolators

Perform testing of finished product in an isolator

Properly receive in ordered media and other testing supplies and document appropriately

Review Microbiology data in a timely manner to ensure compliance to procedures, accuracy of data, and adherence to good documentation practices

Qualification

Aseptic techniquesMicrobiological testingCGMP knowledgeTechnical writingMath skillsComputer skills

Required

BS in Biology, Microbiology or related life science

Previous experience in aseptic manufacturing operations and aseptic laboratory practices highly preferred

Preferred

Math to include metric conversions and ratios

Computer skills are required (Excel, Word, and other customized systems)

Knowledge of basic cGMP and good documentation practices

Technical and scientific writing skills

Benefits

Employee Benefits: Bausch + Lomb

Company

Bausch + Lomb

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We're a leading global eye health organization that is 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.

Founded in 1853