Microbiologist II

Be Seen and Heard at EyePoint

At EyePoint, leadership trusts our employees to get the job done. The patient-centric and award-winning approach we’re taking in business fuels our:

• focus on science and innovation, we aim to offer a lifetime of clearer vision
• commitment to developing and commercializing innovative therapeutics to improve the lives of patients with serious retinal diseases
• Delivery of innovative therapeutics to protect vision, specializing in sustained-release treatments for serious retinal diseases.

We See You.

Your wellbeing

Your professional worth

Your future at EyePoint

EyePoint offers robust total rewards in a science-based entrepreneurial culture that empowers curiosity and innovation to help catapult your career. There’s space for every voice and perspective to be heard in our on-site and remote environments where a variety of strengths and diverse backgrounds are connected.

This position is reporting to the Manager of Microbiology and is located at our Northbridge, MA site. This person will go to our Watertown, MA facility 2 to 3 times per month.

Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Individual responsibilities:

• Monitoring ISO classified cleanroom environments.
• Sample Management
• Gathering Critical Utility Samples
• Data Trending, Excursion Writing
• USP <85> Endotoxin Extraction and LAL Testing
• SOP and Form Technical Writing and Revision
• Growth Promotion USP <61> <62>
• Water Testing, LAL, TOC, Bioburden, Conductivity
• Testing of Biological Indicators
• Cleanroom Gowning
• Microbial Enumeration
• Disinfection and Sterilization of Tools and Equipment (Steam and Cold)
• Depyrogenation
• Coordination with CTLs
• Isolation of Bacteria, Mold and Yeast.
• Developing and Executing additional assays and activities as needed.

Primary skills and knowledge preferred, but are not limited to the following:

• Aseptic Technique
• Working in GMP Regulated Industry
• Good Documentation Practices
• ISO 14644-1
• ISO 11737, ISO 11137 (Gamma)
• Sharps Safety
• Pipetting
• Streaking for Isolation

Level of Education Required: Bachelor’s Preferred, a combination of education and experience can be used as a substitute.

Preferred Field of Study: Science (Biology, Microbiology, Virology, Chemistry)

Number of Years of Experience in the Function and in the Industry: Minimum of 3 years of Quality Control/Microbiology experience.

Envision Your Future

With the exciting energy of a winning culture and an exhilarating pace, we are an ophthalmology company committed to improving the lives of patients with serious retinal diseases by developing and commercializing innovative therapeutics.

The collective power of our values influences everything we do, and everything we do for you.

Transformational Innovation

We exist to change our patients’ lives through the power of sight. We are forward looking, embrace challenges with curiosity, and continuously seek to improve our products and ourselves by learning, problem-solving and pushing the limits of science and technology.

Unwavering Integrity

We recognize our responsibility to our patients, employees, and our community, and value the trust they put in us. We set a high ethical bar and expect responsible leadership at every level to ensure we serve those who matter most to us.

Compassionate Excellence

We believe that fun and excellence can coexist. We foster a culture where enjoying the work we do and caring for each other are as important as delivering exceptional outcomes.

Inclusive Collaboration

We strive to see through the eyes of others and work as one team. We appreciate one another’s differences and perspectives, and ensure everyone feels valued, respected and encouraged to bring their ideas forward.

EyePoint is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our colleagues is critical to our success as a company, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

EyePoint is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The salary offer is commensurate with EyePoint’s compensation philosophy and considers factors including but not limited to education, training, experience, market conditions, criticality of the role and internal equity.

The target salary range for this position is listed below.

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