QA Technician - Southampton, United Kingdom - CooperCompanies

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    JOB TITLE : Quality Assurance Technician (Internal Only)

    LOCATION : Chandlers Ford (Warrior Close)

    WORKING HOURS : White Shift 40.25 hrs per week, 4 days on 4 days off 7pm to 7am plus 26.09% Shift Allowance

    THIS VACANCY IS OPEN TO INTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY

    OR TEMPORARY WORKERS WITH 12 WEEKS SERVICE OR MORE

    A brighter future awaits you

    At CooperVision, we are proud to be the global leader in contact lenses. At our innovative sites worldwide, we manufacture and distribute contact lenses to some of the biggest names in optics. We're all about creating brighter futures for our customers, our wearers and our people.

    What can you expect from us as an employer?

    Well, we like to look at things a little differently. We call it bringing a refreshing perspective. And for every one of us who works here, it means our opinion really counts, we get to share our ideas, and we get to make an impact.

    We're big on belonging. Because being part of something great is what makes our company the best it can be. And we value diversity, because you can see a whole lot more when you have different perspectives. We're an ambitious company. And to help us achieve our goals, we'll give you all you need to achieve yours.

    What will you be doing?

    We have an exciting internal opportunity to join the team as a Quality Assurance Technician on Night Shift where you will perform measurement and inspection of lenses, auditing of wet paperwork and final release of product. You will ensure that lenses manufactured meet the required specifications and regulatory requirements.

    You will conduct auditing of the final lot history record to ensure evidence that procedures have been followed, documented and that the traceability of components and personnel are maintained

    You will conduct verification of Sterilisation charts, to ensure all critical parameters in relation to the sterilisation have been achieved prior to lot release.

    Specifically your responsibilities will be:

  • Measurement of lenses in line with the Quality Management system
  • Recording true and accurate data for the lenses measured. This is completed either using the electronic system (CVM), Microsoft Excel or controlled paperwork forms available from the eQMS (Agile).
  • Verification and releasing of Sterilisation charts – Ensuring Critical parameters have been met.
  • Auditing of Lot History Record to ensure traceability of required actions and personnel.
  • Authority to Release product on the electronic system (CVM) if all lot testing and auditing meet the set requirements.
  • The ability to Raise NCR's when required, if lots fail to follow standard procedural or sample plan requirements.
  • To support the requirement of both routine and non-routine lens measuring activities in UK Manufacturing if required (Investigations/Complaints/Validation/Shelf Life)
  • Store quality records and retention samples correctly to enable timely retrieval if required.
  • Support the management, storage, archive and retrieval of Quality Records.
  • Other duties as directed by Line Manager and the QA Management
  • What are we looking for?

    We would ideally like you to have the following:

  • Two years contact lens or process knowledge in Quality Assurance and / or manufacturing
  • Basic knowledge of use of Word/Excel/Agile/CVM
  • Possess a reasonable understanding of Quality Assurance and the purpose of the role
  • Ability to work alone as well as part of a team.
  • Adaptable and self-starter
  • Good communicator,
  • Quickness of comprehension
  • Aptitude for learning
  • What do we offer?

    You'll receive competitive compensation and a fantastic benefits package including; 22days 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