Manufacturing Laboratory Operator- Solution Preparation Laboratory at CooperVision, Inc in JUANA DIAZ, Puerto Rico

Job Description:

CooperVision, a unit of The Cooper Companies, Inc. (NYSE:COO), is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of soft contact lenses and related products and services. The Company produces a full array of monthly, two-week and daily disposable contact lenses, all featuring advanced materials and optics. CooperVision has a strong heritage of solving the toughest vision challenges such as astigmatism and presbyopia; and offers the most complete collection of spherical, toric and multifocal products available. Through a combination of innovative products and focused practitioner support, the company brings a refreshing perspective to the marketplace, creating real advantages for customers and wearers. For more information, visit www.coopervision.com/

JOB TITLE: Manufacturing Laboratory Operator- Solution Preparation Laboratory

DEPARTMENT: Quality

JOB SUMMARY

• The incumbent will be in charge for the preparation and transportation of the saline solutions used for the manufacture of contact lenses.

• Responsibilities are to be performed in compliance with good laboratory practices, GMP, QSR, MDSAP, safety and environmental regulations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION

• Prepares the saline solutions as per applicable procedures.

• Transport saline solution using electric car from Solution Preparation Lab to Manufacture room (e.g. Phase G, etc.).

• Supports all manufacturing lines providing the saline solutions as required.

• Performs equipment verification (e.g. analytical balance, top loading, etc...)

• Performs temperature monitoring.

• Complies with good laboratory practices, GMP, MDSAP, QSR, safety and environmental regulations.

• Complies with safety and environmental regulations.

• Cleans laboratory containers and equipment used.

• Organize and segregate saline solutions in the refrigerator accordingly.

• Reports raw materials usage in BPCS.

• Performs inventory of saline solutions in refrigerator area.

• Performs periodically inventory of materials.

• Reviews of documentation.

• Perform laboratory supplies and equipment inventory needs to manufacture saline solutions.

• Trains personnel when necessary.

• Performs and reports work in a safe and organized manner

• Stay current on all job related or function related information and/or training.

• Complies and Maintain 6S (ROLESS) in the Solution Preparation Laboratory Area.

• Supports validation activities

• Prepares pronto files.

POSITION QUALIFICATION

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Able to work with minimum supervision.

• Able to read and understand simple instruction in languages, English and Spanish.

• Applies communication skills to work as a team group

• Complies with the Quality System Regulation (QSR) and ISO 13485.

• Executes job responsibilities as established in the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).

• Knowledge and compliance with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and safety knowledge and reagents management as per SDS.

• Leadership skills

• Teamwork oriented

• Initiative and problem-solving skills

• Able to work overtime if necessary, with minimum supervision

• Computer skills (i.e. Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)

• Good interpersonal skills at all levels

• Highly motivated, self-starter, and responsible person

• Operate material handling equipment to support saline solution dispatch to manufacturing refrigerators

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

• Needs to walk, stand, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; sit and reach with arms; lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; requires close vision

• Utilizes reading, writing, speaking skills, analytical capacity and judgment to solve problems

• Applies communication skills to perform work and speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations

• Incumbent could be exposed to fumes of chemicals.

EXPERIENCE

• At least six months of experience in Medical Device or Pharmaceutical

EDUCATION

• Associate Degree in Science