Student Veterans of America Jobs

Welcome to SVA’s jobs portal, your one-stop shop for finding the most up to date source of employment opportunities. We have partnered with the National Labor Exchange to provide you this information. You may be looking for part-time employment to supplement your income while you are in school. You might be looking for an internship to add experience to your resume. And you may be completing your training ready to start a new career. This site has all of those types of jobs.

Here are a few things you should know:
  • This site is mobile friendly. You do not need a log-in or password to access information.
  • Jobs on this site are original and unduplicated and come from three sources: the Federal government, state workforce agency job banks, and corporate career websites. All jobs are vetted to ensure there are no scams, training schemes, or phishing.
  • The site is refreshed daily to remove out-of-date content.
  • The newest jobs are listed first, so use the search features to match your interests. You can look for jobs in a specific geographical location, by title or keyword, or you can use the military crosswalk. You may want to do something different from your military career, but you undoubtedly have skills from that occupation that match to a civilian job.

Job Information

Bausch + Lomb Microbiology Technician IV in Tampa, Florida

Bausch + Lomb (NYSE/TSX: 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.

Objectives/Purpose of the Job:

Performing and reporting on routine and non-routine microbiological testing and environmental monitoring (EM) in support of aseptic manufacturing operations.

Key Activities / Responsibilities:

The Laboratory Microbiologist is expected to perform the following duties, as assigned:

  • Perform routine testing for release of raw materials, finished products, stability samples and R&D products. Support on time product release metrics.

  • Ensure all work is performed and documented in accordance with existing company policies, procedures, and Current Good Manufacturing Practices, health and safety requirements.

  • Perform routine assays for endotoxin, potency, sterility, bioburden, microbial limits, and preservative effectiveness on various finished products and/or raw materials.

  • Conduct temperature chart readings daily and changing chart weekly.

  • Support testing validations and protocols with technical execution and writing.

  • Perform identification of micro-organisms and support microbial trending for the facility.

  • Maintain laboratory culture collection and preserve cultures.

  • Contribute to the preparation and review of environmental summaries.

  • Maintain and analyse data in LIMS and assist in performance of trend analysis and trend reports.

  • Prepare testing media, wash glassware, and run autoclave.

  • Assist Microbiologist or Team Lead with any questions regarding routine testing and training.

  • Participate in rotation of lab responsibilities and weekend testing rotations.

  • Perform testing in conjunction with laboratory investigations.

  • Perform testing in support of facility Validation activities.

  • Participate in identified projects as assigned by team leadership.

  • Perform any other tasks/duties as assigned by leadership.

  • Embrace the QUALITY culture.

  • Support EHS and SOS initiatives.

  • Read/Record all pertinent data on the appropriate forms or computer system in accordance with GDP and ALCOA principles.

  • Order and maintain the supplies and inventory of laboratory stations as assigned, with adherence to 5S standards.

Qualifications/Training/Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology, Biology, or equivalent Life Science required.

  • 2-5 years of relevant work experience in a cGMP compliant industry

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:

  • Ability to stand for up to 4 hours at a time

  • Ability to lift and/or carry 25 lbs.

  • Ability to achieve 20/20 correctable vision

  • Ability to maintain proper personal hygiene

  • Ability to wear laboratory PPE/attire

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

  • Ability to communicate effectively with peers and management

  • Ability to work well with others

  • Ability to read, write, and speak English

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

  • Ability to work full-time, onsite, including overtime and weekends if necessary, to meet department / site objectives

  • Ability to understand and accurately comply with SOPs, test methods, and cGMP requirements

  • Advanced communication skills (oral and written)

  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, etc.)

  • Strong organization skills / attention to detail

  • Good work ethic (on time, highly motivated, etc.)

  • Advanced knowledge of pharmaceutical microbiological testing / environmental monitoring techniques

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.

Job Applicants should be aware of job offer scams perpetrated through the use of the Internet and social media platforms.

To learn more please read Bausch+Lomb's Job Offer Fraud Statement (https://hcm2preview.sapsf.eu/bauschhealT4/Bausch_job_posting_statement.docx) .

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.

DirectEmployers