Autoclave Validation Technician.

Southampton - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 7 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Job title: Autoclave Validation Technician

Department: Microbiology

Location: Hamble UK (With a Requirement to Travel to Other Local Manufacturing Sites Around Once a Month)

GLS: P1

Working hours: Monday Friday 37.5 hours a week

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.

Job summary What to expect:

As an Autoclave Validation Technician in our Microbiology department you will provide support for autoclave validation/sterility issues with responsibility for ensuring all autoclaves are providing sterility for all products within the UK production business units.

Your responsibilities will include:

Performing autoclave validations in accordance with the company & legislative requirements.
Assessing and ensuring any routine/non-routine maintenance work performed on the autoclaves is documented and does not invalidate prior validations performed.
Lifting and moving heavy autoclaves.
Ensuring that all sterilisation processes are suitable by performing qualifications and re-qualifications at specified intervals to confirm suitability (including completion of validations and preparation of validation documentation).
Maintaining conditions and routine control for all UK sterilisation processes in accordance with our product release requirements.
Liaising with other departments to assist and guide in cGMP and parametric release.
Interpreting and presenting data and reports to the company in a concise and informative style.
Training company-wide in sterilisation & any associated subjects.
Supporting the microbiology department and carrying out any other duties or responsibilities as deemed necessary by the Scientist/Senior Scientist-Microbiology

A full job description is available upon request.

About you:

We are looking for someone with:

Excellent interpersonal skills.
Proactivity
Problem-solving skills
Time management skills
Ability in report writing
A full UK Driving License and access to their own car

Experience & Education:

Required

Competent in use of basic computer packages e.g. Work excel and e-mail.
Relevant experience would be an advantage but not essential
Formal qualifications are not essential but an HND in a science/engineering discipline would be helpful

Preferred

Knowledge in performing Autoclave validations would be desirable but not essential.
Experience in working in a Medical Device Industry setting would be desirable but not essential.
Formal qualifications are not essential but an HND in a science/engineering discipline would be helpful.

Work Environment:

This post involves working within Manufacturing environments. This involves wearing appropriate clothing dependent of area.
The post involves working in an office and laboratory environment. This involves wearing a lab coat and there is a need to wear protective gloves when handling waste.
This role will require heavy lifting and moving of autoclaves.

Travel Requirements:

You will need to travel to our Chandlers Ford sites approximately once a month.

What we offer:

Youll 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 well give you everything you need to help you achieve yours.

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

What you can expect:

As a CooperVision employee youll 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 Womans 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.

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.

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DescriptionJob title: Autoclave Validation TechnicianDepartment: MicrobiologyLocation: Hamble UK (With a Requirement to Travel to Other Local Manufacturing Sites Around Once a Month)GLS: P1Working hours: Monday Friday 37.5 hours a weekA brighter future awaits youCooperVision is one of the worlds le...