Chemistry Technician III (Monday-Friday:First Shift)

Bausch + Lomb (

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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.

Shift:

 Monday-Friday / 8:00am-4:00pm

Start Pay Range:

$25.96 Objectives/Purpose of the

Job:

Perform pharmaceutical GMP wet chemistry and instrumental analysis of raw material, in-process, finished product and stability samples in the quality control chemistry laboratory in accordance with GMP guidelines and sample specifications.

Key Activities/Responsibilities:

• Follow cGMP and company SOP and test methods. 
• Be ethically responsible for the data integrity of the lab generated data. 
• On-demand chemistry laboratory testing for raw materials, in-process, finished product, stability, water, and cleaning samples to support the manufacturing department including but not limited to: Level 1

Tests:

Description, color, pH, conductivity, osmolality, specific gravity/density, minimum fill, leak test, LOD, glove test, particulate matter, TOC. Level 2

Tests:

Viscosity, UV, FTIR, RI, ROI, wet chemistry tests, manual titrations, TLC. Level 3

Tests:

PSD, Karl Fisher, Potentiometric Titrations. 

• Daily/Monthly calibration and maintenance of different instrumentations.
• Perform and trouble shoot

USP, EP, BP, JP

monographs and in-house methods using wet chemistry and basic analytical techniques/equipment, such as pH, conductivity, viscosity, UV, FTIR, RI, ROI, manual titrations, etc.

• Perform verification of laboratory raw data.
• Perform training as needed.
• Actively participate in LIR root cause determination and conclusion.
• Adhere to Data Integrity and EHS policies.
• Provide timely completion of assignments and duties to meet the schedule, departmental and company goals.
• Support Lean/5S initiatives.
• Meet the department and individual performance metrics.

Qualifications/Training:

• B. S. in Chemistry preferred, Minimum B.A. in Chemistry or related science. 
• 0-3 years in GMP pharmaceutical chemical analysis. 
• Skilled in conducting GMP chemistry laboratory analysis using wide array of reagents/ chemicals and analytical tools.
• Working knowledge of instrumentation listed in job duties, various Data Analysis tools and standard chemistry laboratory procedures. 
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English and possess basic math skills.

This position may be available in the following location: Tampa, FL. 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:

 https://www.bausch.com/careers/benefits/ 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.