Sterility Assurance Microbiology Technologist (GMP)

Bausch & Lomb USA • Greenville, SC

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About The Position

Drive sterility assurance and environmental control through microbiological testing of raw materials, in‑process samples, and finished products. Operate under USP, ISO, and GMP expectations and in accordance with local/global SOPs, product procedures, and safety standards.

Requirements

• Education: BS in Biology, Microbiology, or related life science.
• Skills: Metric conversions and ratios; Excel, Word, and customized systems; cGMP and GDP knowledge; technical/scientific writing; confident aseptic technique in laminar flow hoods and isolators.

Nice To Haves

• Experience: Prior aseptic manufacturing operations and aseptic laboratory practice strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Environmental & Personnel Monitoring Perform surface sampling, gowning assessments, viable air monitoring, and total particle counting to support manufacturing.
• Lab Preparedness Prepare and sterilize culture media and lab supplies (autoclave) and maintain microbiology inventory.
• Media Qualification Conduct growth promotion testing and sterility verification of media.
• Aseptic Testing Portfolio Execute water, disinfectant, and pre‑sterilized product testing in a laminar flow hood using aseptic technique. Read plates and liquid media and document final results with GDP rigor.
• Finished Product Controls Complete particulate matter testing in a laminar flow hood; ensure complete and accurate data capture.
• Sterility & Validation Support Handle biological indicator testing aseptically to support validation and production. Load sterility isolators, run VHP cycles, and perform sterility testing of finished product in isolators.
• Materials & Data Stewardship Receive and log media/consumables. Review microbiology data for compliance, accuracy, and timeliness.
• All activities align with SOPs, product test procedures, USP, ISO, GMP, and applicable governmental regulations.

What This Job Offers

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