JOB TITLE: Senior Scientist - Bio-Compatibility LOCATION: Chandlers Ford, Eastleigh DEPARTMENT: Bio-Compatibility R&D WORKING HOURS: Monday to Friday 37.5 hours per week - Hybrid role 3 days office and 2 days home depending on business need 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 opportunity for a Senior Scientist to join our R&D biocompatibility team at our site in Chandlers Ford. This is a varied role where you will work within technical teams to review and assess the toxicological impact of materials used in contact lens manufacture. You will be responsible for managing a global process to enable the use of risk management tools for toxicological assessments following ISO10993 guidelines, across different functions within CooperVision. There will be responsibility for guiding technical teams on the toxicological elements for new and existing products, which includes conducting safety reviews of materials used in contact lens manufacture. Specific responsibilities include: To review the toxicology and ocular irritation of raw materials used in contact lens manufacture using external and internal data sources. Ability to use QSAR tools to fill in gaps in publicly available data for toxicology / ocular irritation. Prepare risk assessments as part of toxicological safety assessments of CooperVision materials, chemicals, technologies and processes or finished products. Support and actively contribute to the elaboration of Biological Evaluation Plans and Biological Evaluation Reports in compliance with EU Medical Device Regulation requirements. Comply at all times with Health, Safety and Environmental regulations and CooperVision Quality management system. Contribute to the development of best practice for assessment and management of material toxicology and ocular irritation within CooperVision. Work within multi-disciplinary teams (notably R&D, HS&E, Import/Export, Supply Chain and RA/QA) on a variety of activities as required by the business. Deliver product stewardship for product maintenance, CAPA projects, factory materials, packaging approvals and to support compliance with relevant regulatory and industry standards. Ensure due process is followed under R&D Policies and Framework. Support the creation and development of the strategy for toxicological evaluation (including testing requirements) for materials and finished products. Provide technical support and coaching for members of R&D, regulatory or any other relevant department. Provide consultancy on technical issues both within R&D and other stakeholders. Work within multi-disciplinary teams on a variety of projects to support as required by the business. Contribute to the development of best practice for materials handling and laboratory practices within CooperVision. What are we looking for? 2-5 years of industrial experience within the chemical area - Medical Device / Pharmaceutical / Food/Tobacco or Cosmetics so understanding bio compatibility impacts into a product. BSc in a biological science (Pharmacology, Biology, Physiology, Biochemistry or similar) or related discipline (MSc in Toxicology Preferred) In depth understanding of the principles of Toxicology. Sound technical background in toxicological assessment of materials, chemicals, raw materials, packaging materials and finished products. Expert understanding of internal Product Stewardship processes. Extensive experience in quantitative toxicological risk assessment. Demonstrated success in leading change in particular for implementation of ISO 10993 standards series. What do we offer? You'll receive competitive compensation and a fantastic benefits package including; 25 days holiday, pension scheme, private medical, 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 What is important to us? 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 the CooperVision family means joining a friendly team that's open, flexible, and respectful of each other's differences, working together to achieve something amazing. 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. LI-GA1 COPV