Chemistry Technician V

Bausch & Lomb - Tampa, FL

Full-time - Mid Level

Tampa, FL

10,001+ employees

Miscellaneous Manufacturing

About the position

Bausch + Lomb is a leading global eye health company dedicated to protecting and enhancing the gift of sight for millions of people around the world. Our mission is simple, yet powerful: helping you see better, to live better. The position involves performing analytical testing for the functional group (Finished Products, Stability, Raw Materials) and reviewing raw data generated by GMP guidelines and sample specifications.

Responsibilities

• Performs testing for in-process, finished product, stability, and raw materials samples using USP, EP, BP, and in-house test methods and advanced analytical techniques/equipment, such as HPLC, TCD, and FID GC, Fourier Transform IR, etc.
• Verifies, and reviews, sample preparations, instrument set-up, and test data for applicable test articles.
• Reports accurate and timely test results to deliver quality.
• Demonstrates the ability to make technical decisions regarding testing and problem-solving.
• Sets up and troubleshoots/repairs machinery and computer programs if problems arise.
• Writes, investigates, and executes deviations and non-conformance to analytical procedures, OOT and OOS results.
• Identifies and replenishes testing bench supplies as necessary.
• Reviews, revises analytical laboratory SOPs and testing methods.
• Assists in the planning and improvement of processes, equipment or methods. Trains and assists in training of new and current colleagues.
• Supports OpEx and EHS&S initiatives. Complies with all company, local, state, and federal safety and quality regulations and reports any concerns, violations, or accidents.
• Identifies, coordinates, and performs training.
• Assumes responsibility for GMP, ISO, and Environmental Health and Safety procedure awareness and compliance within the respective area.

Requirements

• B. S. in Chemistry preferred, Minimum B.A. in Chemistry or related science.
• 7+ years in GMP pharmaceutical chemical analysis. Perform routine and complex technical procedures and functions according to departmental Standard Operating Procedures using complex laboratory equipment.
• Must be detail oriented and highly analytical with excellent critical thinking skills.
• Time management and observation skills are important.
• Ability to read, write and speak English, possess basic math skills.
• Must be able to work and problem solve individually or as part of a team in pharmaceutical analytical techniques and test methods.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with an ability to multitask.
• Expert in pharmaceutical analytical techniques and test methods.
• Understanding of chemical processes.
• Must be able to train/mentor with a detailed understanding of GLP/GMP and current FDA regulations.
• Fluent in HPLC, GC, FT/IR, UV/VIS, and specialty equipment.
• Empower - is a must.
• Familiarity with LIMS, Documentum, CatsWeb, Kinatna.
• Computer literate and can use Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).

Benefits

• 401k
• health_insurance
• dental_insurance
• vision_insurance
• tuition_reimbursement
• paid_holidays
• paid_volunteer_time
• flexible_scheduling
• professional_development