Senior R&D Technician
Senior R&D Technician
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Job title: Senior R&D Technician
Department: R&D
Location: Chandlers Ford Eastleigh
Working hours: Monday Friday 37.5 hours per week Onsite role
THIS ROLE IS OPEN TO INTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY. IF YOU ARE APPLYING INTERNALLY PLEASE INFORM YOUR MANAGER OF YOUR INTENT TO APPLY
A brighter future awaits you
CooperVision is one of the worlds leading manufacturers of soft contact lenses with a presence in over 100 countries. Being part of CooperVision means helping improvethe way people see each day. Its more than makingcontact lenses its about giving lens wearers freedom andconfidence to move about their daily lives. Were all about bright futures for our people and those who wear our contact lenses.
R&D is the centre of all lens design material and process development within CooperVision leading to the creation of new product and process opportunities for the business.
Job summary What to expect:
As a Senior R&D Technician you willbe working within the UK R&D Pilot Line Operations team supporting product and process design and development activities. This person will be involved with the planning manufacture and testing of contact lens products to support Concept Feasibility and Design Control activities. You will support timely and compliant release and shipment of samples to internal and external sites globally.
The role involves a combination of hands on equipment usage and product fabrication along with the preparation of supporting documentation quality compliance and the gathering presentation and analysis of data.
Essential responsibilities:
- Devise and lead trials using various pieces of contact lens manufacturing or fabrication equipment and materials
- Organise work load and process flow to ensure timely and compliant delivery including liaison with project leads etc
- Manufacture contact lenses for clinical evaluation
- Use metrology equipment to measure and analyse contact lenses
- Lead the release and shipment of product for invitro and clinical studies
- Writing of trial protocols and validations. Executing Installation and Operational qualification testing.
- Recording and presenting data accurately including concise presentation to R&D colleagues and leaders
- Analysing data and drawing objective conclusions
- Writing documentation to support regulatory compliance work instructions or SOPs 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.
- Accuracy of data reliability of data and clear written presentation
- Support Maintenance Engineer with maintenance and upkeep of production equipment
- Investigating quality issues and pushing continuous improvements
A full job description is available upon request.
About you:
We are looking for someone with the following experience:
- Proven experience within a high or medium volume manufacturing environment as a Process Technician / Operator level.
- Contact Lens manufacturing testing and inspection procedures would be desirable
- Good level of Administrative capabilities
- Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices
- Computer literacy
It would be advantageous if you have manufacturing knowledge in the following areas:
- Mould metrology
- State of the art Metrology
- QC2 measurement
- Lens sectioning
- Focimetry
- Lens Inspection
- Injection Moulding
- Demoulding techniques
- Extraction and Hydration techniques
- Blister sealing techniques
- Sterilisation techniques
What we offer:
Youll receive competitive compensation and a fantastic benefits package including;25 days holiday 10% bonuspension 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 well 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
If you like what you see take the first step towards your Brighter Future and apply today!All suitably qualified applicants will receive equal consideration and opportunities from CooperVision.
Please view our careers page at view all other opportunities.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
