Senior Microbiology Laboratory Technologist, Environmental Monitoring

Bausch & Lomb USA • Greenville, SC

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About The Position

Role Overview As a Senior Microbiology Laboratory Technologist focused on Environmental Monitoring, you will be the steward of aseptic technique and microbiological quality for in-process, finished product, and raw material testing. Your work will directly support environmental/water/bioburden monitoring, media and lab supply preparation, sterility testing, and microbial identification, all under USP, ISO, GMP, and internal SOP frameworks. A Day in the Life You begin your shift by confirming incubations and planning the day’s activities. You prepare culture media, sterilize supplies via autoclave, and stage the laminar flow hood for aseptic operations. You perform environmental and personnel monitoring, including surface sampling, gowning assessments, viable air monitoring, and non-viable particle counts. You load sterility isolators with test articles and materials, then execute the VHP cycle. Throughout the shift, you conduct growth promotion testing and sterility verification, carry out water, disinfectant, and pre-sterilized product testing, and complete particulate matter testing on finished products in a laminar flow hood. You finalize by reading plates and liquid media, documenting results with precision, and performing timely data review for compliance, accuracy, and good documentation practices.

Requirements

• BS in Biology, Microbiology, or a related life science.
• Math proficiency including 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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Perform environmental and personnel monitoring (surfaces, gowning, viable air, total particle counts).
• Prepare and sterilize culture media and lab supplies; maintain inventory for microbiology operations.
• Conduct growth promotion testing and sterility verification.
• Test water, disinfectants, and pre-sterilized products using aseptic technique in a laminar flow hood.
• Read plates and broths; document final results for all microbiological assays.
• Execute particulate matter testing on finished products in a laminar flow hood with accurate data capture.
• Support validation/production with biological indicator testing performed aseptically.
• Load sterility isolators, execute VHP decontamination cycles, and perform sterility testing of finished products.
• Receive and document consumables and media; manage supply chain for testing readiness.
• Review microbiology data promptly to ensure SOP compliance and adherence to GDP.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees