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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.

Objectives | Purpose:

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.

Key Activities/Responsibilities:

Manufacturing Support through Environmental and Personnel Monitoring.  Support Manufacturing operations through Environmental Monitoring. The testing consists of surface testing, employee gowning monitoring, viable air monitoring, and 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 in 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.

Qualifications | Training:

Education:   BS in Biology, Microbiology or related life science

Experience:  Previous experience in aseptic manufacturing operations and aseptic laboratory practices highly preferred.

Preferred Skills:    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.

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

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.

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Our Benefit Programs: Employee Benefits: Bausch + Lomb

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.