Microbiology Scientist I - GMP Testing & CFR Reports

Socket.dev; Rochester (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Eye Health, and Life

401K Plan with company match

Paid time off

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Employee Incentive Bonus

Tuition Reimbursement

Performance feedback & compensation

Job summary

Bausch + Lomb is seeking a Lab Technician with a strong foundation in microbiology to support product quality through bench testing and data analysis. The role includes training others, operating autoclaves, and contributing to FDA/ISO documentation.

The candidate should have a B.S. in Microbiology (or MS preferred) with 0–3 years of experience, capable of multitasking in a fast-paced GMP environment. On-site US role with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• B.S. with 0-3 years of relevant experience, or MS with 0-2 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in performing microbiological bench and sterility testing.
• In-depth knowledge of ISO standards and GMPs.
• Strong documentation practices and organizational skills.
• Good verbal and written communication; able to work in teams.

Responsibilities

• Performs lab bench microbiological tests and data analysis per SOPs.
• Technical Lead responsible for training and providing technical support.
• Operate equipment such as autoclaves.
• Harvest microorganisms and standardize using a spectrophotometer.
• Write CFRs for FDA/ISO submissions.
• Review and approve testing data; generate protocols and SOPs.
• Support updates to SOPs and related forms; use LIMS for documentation.
• Maintain safe, compliant work environment; participate in training.

Skills

Microbiology

Sterility testing

Pipetting

Aseptic technique

Documentation

Teamwork

Communication

Education

B.S. in Microbiology or related field

MS in Microbiology (preferred)

Tools

LIMS

Laboratory equipment (autoclaves)

Job description

Bausch + Lomb is seeking a Lab Technician with a strong foundation in microbiology to support product quality through bench testing and data analysis. The role includes training others, operating autoclaves, and contributing to FDA/ISO documentation.

The candidate should have a B.S. in Microbiology (or MS preferred) with 0–3 years of experience, capable of multitasking in a fast-paced GMP environment. On-site US role with comprehensive benefits.