Technician for Moulding Laboratory
Contamac manufacture polymers for contact and intraocular lenses (used in cataract surgery) and are based in Saffron Walden. The world's largest supplier of contact and intraocular lens materials with two Queen's Awards for Enterprise - for International Trade and Innovation. Knowing that our products change people's lives by improving their vision is truly rewarding.
We are recruiting for a Process Development Technician / Laboratory Technician to undertake day to day activity which supports the development of Moulded products, prior to production. This role is predominately situated in a clean room environment, where appropriate PPE must be worn throughout. Although full training is given, interest or experience within a scientific environment will be required.
This is a developing team and process, which work on new exciting technology in Contamac. As such, there will be opportunities for the right individual to progress, as we continue to expand the process and team, if required.
You must be reliable, eager to learn, enthusiastic and able to work independently and in a small team. Accuracy and consistency are paramount skills for this role, alongside excellent verbal and written communication skills being essential.
The ideal candidate will be educated to A Level (or equivalent) standard in a scientific discipline.
Local to Saffron Walden (< 45 min commute).
Benefits:
Salary: Starting from £26,450.00, with a salary review after probation ends
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 09:00 – 17: hours pw)
Holidays: 25 days + 8 BHs
Pension: 5% Company contribution
DIS: Death in Service Life Assurance = 4 x salary
Parking: Free, onsite
Other: Training and Development
Company Social Events
Electric Vehicle Scheme
Cycle to Work Scheme
Application question(s):
* Are you local to Saffron Walden, i.e. within a 45 minute commute?
Experience:
* Scientific environment: 1 year (preferred)
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £26,450.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company events
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee discount
* Free parking
* Health & wellbeing programme
* On-site parking
Application question(s):
* Are you local to Saffron Walden, i.e. within a 45 minute commute?
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person