Autoclave Validation Technician

CooperVision; Southampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer of contact lenses is seeking an Autoclave Validation Technician to support validation and sterility issues within the Microbiology department. This role involves ensuring the proper functionality of autoclaves, performing validations, and maintaining compliance with company requirements. Ideal candidates should possess strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills, and an HND in science or engineering is advantageous. Competitive compensation and extensive benefits are offered, along with opportunities for personal growth and training.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Pension scheme

Healthcare cover

Life assurance

Wellness Platform access

Discounted contact lens scheme

Qualifications

• Competent in use of basic computer packages.
• Relevant experience would be an advantage but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform autoclave validations in accordance with company requirements.
• Ensure maintenance work on autoclaves is documented properly.
• Organise and manually handle test loads and validation equipment.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Proactivity

Problem-solving skills

Time management skills

Ability in report writing

Education

HND in a science/engineering discipline

Tools

Word

Excel

Email

Job description

Job Description

Job title: Autoclave Validation Technician

Department: Microbiology

Location: Hamble, UK (require travel to other local manufacturing sites approximately once a month)

GLS: P1

Working hours: Monday – Friday, 37.5 hours a week

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.

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.
• Manual handling of test loads and validation equipment, and organising them to the required site.
• 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

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

Experience & Education

Required

• Competent in use of basic computer packages e.g. Word, 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 and requires wearing appropriate clothing dependent on the area.
• The post involves working in an office and laboratory environment, requiring a lab coat and protective gloves when handling waste.
• This role will require manual handling of test loads and validation equipment, and organisation of them to the required site.

Travel Requirements

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

What 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 your mental health and wellbeing, a discounted contact lens scheme and more! We are committed to our employees’ personal and professional development and offer extensive training to support your career growth and help every individual 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 your 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.

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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