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Job title: R&D Technician (Internal Only)

Department: Research and Development

Location: Chandlers Ford / Southampton

GLS: Ungraded

Working hours: Monday to Friday 37.5 hours per week

THIS VACANCY IS OPEN TO INTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY

OR TEMPORARY WORKERS WITH 12 WEEKS SERVICE OR MORE

A brighter future awaits you

CooperVision is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of soft contact lenses with a presence in over 100 countries. Being part of CooperVision means helping improve the way people see each day. It’s more than making contact lenses, it’s about giving lens wearers freedom and confidence to move about their daily lives. We’re all about bright futures – for our people and those who wear our contact lenses.

At CooperVision, we’re big on belonging. Everyone’s contribution counts, and that’s why inclusion and diversity are so important.It isn’t just the right thing to do; it’s what makes our company the best it can be. We are committed to creating an inclusive and engaging workplace. Our Employee Resource Groups offer employees to grow within a safe and inclusive space. So be yourself, whoever you are, and let’s achieve amazing things together.

Job summary – What to expect: 

As the R&D technician of our R&D Team, you will support completion of R&D programs and projects, taking ownership and responsibility for elements of trials and project work. You will have a good understanding and knowledge of contact lens manufacturing processes and must comply with quality assurance and safety practices in their day to day work. They must also help to generate and execute protocols, gather data and summarise results. 

Essential responsibilities: 

Perform trials using various pieces of contact lens manufacturing or fabrication equipment and materials  Manufacture contact lenses for clinical evaluation  Use metrology equipment to measure and analyse contact lenses Support the release and shipment of product for invitro and clinical studies Input into structure and writing of trial protocols and validations  Recording and presenting data accurately  Analysing data Writing documentation to support regulatory compliance, work instructions or SOP’s for example Support manufacturing by providing lens processing resource or specialist techniques or methods  To assist with the introduction of new equipment and products to production including initial set-up and assistance during the development phase. To co-operate with other departments during projects to ensure the project goals are achieved.

A full job description is available upon request. 

About you:

We are looking for someone who has good written and verbal communication skills and demonstrates good knowledge of MS office and basic data presentation and analysis but specifically:

Experience & Education:

Experience within a high or medium volume manufacturing environment as a Process Technician / Operator level. Contact lens manufacturing experience is preferable ideally with: Mould metrology Lens Metrology Wet Centre Thickness measurement Lens sectioning Lens water content measurement Lens contact angle measurement Focimetry Tensile testing Lens Inspection Monomer/materials preparation Injection Moulding Demoulding techniques Extraction and Hydration techniques Blister sealing techniques Sterilisation techniques Use of equipment and automation Literate and numerate

What do we offer?

You’ll receive competitive compensation and a fantastic benefits package including; 25 days holiday, pension scheme, healthcare cover, life assurance, access to our Wellness Platform to support you in mental health and wellbeing, a discounted contact lens scheme and much more

We are committed to our employees’ personal and professional development and offer extensive training to support your career growth and help every individual to reach their full potential. To help us achieve our goals, we’ll give you everything you need to help you achieve yours. 

We also provide access to LinkedIn Learning to help you develop in you career and grow with CooperVision

What you can expect?

As a CooperVision employee, you’ll be welcomed into a diverse and progressive global business. We appreciate how important fostering a diverse and inclusive culture is and how different perspectives add value and contribute to our success. With our CooperPride, African Descent, Woman’s Impact Network and Mind Body and Wellbeing Employee Resource Groups, we offer opportunities for employees to learn and grow within an inclusive and safe space.

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