R&D Chemistry Placement

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R&D Chemistry Placement

DEPARTMENT – R&D Chemistry 

LOCATION – Chandlers Ford, site based 

WORKING HOURS – 37.5 hrs per week, Monday – Friday, 8:30-4:30 (start and finish times can be flexible)

A brighter future awaits you

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join a dynamic team as an R&D Chemistry Intern for a leading global manufacturer of contact lenses. 

Research and Development (R&D) is the center of all lens design, material, and process development within CooperVision leading to the creation of new product and process opportunities for the business. 

Working in the UK R&D chemistry team, you will support the research, development, and testing of novel materials and processes for contact lens products. It will involve designing, planning and the completion of experiments, hands-on work such as monomer preparation and material testing and then the analysis and reporting of results generated.

Essential functions & responsibilities:

• Carries out daily lab operations and assists in performing lab experiments involving preparation of saline solutions, contact lens monomer mixtures and material testing of contact lenses. This includes techniques such as, UV-VIS spectroscopy, contact angle, mechanical and oxygen permeability testing.
• Assists in planning, running, testing, and reporting of R&D trials.
• Works effectively in a team environment and can interface with cross-functional teams.
• Works independently when operating lab equipment following standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Makes detailed observations and maintains proper documentation and records of experimental work.
• Ensures Health and Safety requirements are always met and never compromised. 
• Performs data entry, data analysis, writing of technical reports and creates presentations.
• Researches information for technological advancement to assist with project work.
• Effectively communicates, both orally and in writing, with internal personnel and external partners.
• Keeps others informed on project progress and issues.
• Attends and participates in team and project meetings. 

What skills and experience should you have?

Qualifications

• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Ability to balance and prioritize multiple time sensitive requirements.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• General laboratory experience e.g. the use of balances, pipetting and following test methods.
• Intellectual curiosity – reviewing information to uncover insights and implications relevant to R&D project work.
• Ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Education:

• Studying for a closely related degree. 

What we offer

At CooperVision, we offer a selection of extensive benefits. Our goal is to improve lives one person at a time, and we start with you. You’ll receive competitive compensation alongside a fantastic benefits package including;  

• 25 days holiday
• Company sick pay
• Pension scheme
• Healthcare cover (Healthshield)
• Life assurance
• Flexible working
• Discounted gym memberships
• Extensive learning and development opportunities
• Access to our Wellness Platform
• Free eye tests
• A heavily discounted contact lens scheme and much more! 

About us

Through scientific and technological innovation, operational excellence, and an unwavering dedication to our customers, here at CooperVision we are committed to helping people all over the world see better every day. We’re all about brighter futures – for our people, for our customers, and for everyone that wears our contact lenses.

As a CooperVision employee, you’ll be welcomed into a diverse and progressive global business with a presence in over 130 countries. We have a strong heritage of solving the toughest vision challenges, such as astigmatism, presbyopia, and childhood myopia.

Whilst we are proud to be one of the largest manufacturers of contact lenses in the world, we have never lost that entrepreneurial team spirit that drives us. We’re an ambitious company that’s big on belonging, proud to champion a collaborative workforce where everyone is empowered to make a difference and play an integral part in our ongoing success.

CooperVision Values

Our four values define and underpin our unique culture; we are Dedicated, we are Inventive, we are Friendly, and we are Partners. Becoming part of CooperVision means joining a friendly team that’s open, flexible, and respectful of each other’s differences, working together in an inclusive workplace that we can all be proud to be a part of.

We appreciate how important fostering a diverse and inclusive culture is and how different perspectives add value and contribute to our success. With CooperPride, African Descent, Woman’s Impact Network, and the newly introduced Mind Body and Wellbeing ERG’s, our Employee Resource Groups offer opportunities for employees to learn and grow within an inclusive and safe space.

CooperVision is about so much more than just manufacturing contact lenses – it’s about giving contact lens wearers all over the world the freedom and confidence to succeed. So be yourself, whoever you are, and let’s achieve amazing things together!

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.

About CooperVision

CooperVision is a global leader in the contact lens industry, dedicated to helping improve the way people see every day. Achieving that goal takes the collaboration of team members with wide-ranging skills; from scientists and researchers, to manufacturing and operations experts, to sales and marketing professionals.

CooperVision employees pride themselves on being proactive, innovative, flexible and friendly. That’s a strong reflection of our corporate culture—and part of the reason CooperVision may be a great workplace for you.

We’re all about bright futures—for our people, our customers and those who wear our contact lenses.

How to apply

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Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

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