Vantive is a vital organ therapy company on a mission to extend lives and expand possibilities for patients and care teams everywhere. For 70 years, our team has driven meaningful innovations in kidney care. As we build on our legacy, we are deepening our commitment to elevating the dialysis experience through digital solutions and advanced services, while looking beyond kidney care and investing in transforming vital organ therapies. Greater flexibility and efficiency in therapy administration for care teams, and longer, fuller lives for patients— that is what Vantive aspires to deliver.

We believe Vantive will not only build our leadership in the kidney care space, it will also offer meaningful work to those who join us. At Vantive, you will become part of a community of people who are focused, courageous and don’t settle for the mediocre. Each of us is driven to help improve patients’ lives worldwide. Join us in advancing our mission to extend lives and expand possibilities.

Summary:

This position provides hands-on analytical support in the laboratory to the ELMAT -  Materials India team in activities such as chemical analysis and/or material/polymer characterization or testing.

Essential Duties/responsibilities:

• Execute experiments towards method development, failure analysis and/or root cause analysis in new product development and sustaining product projects within specified timelines, under supervision. 
• Work collaboratively with senior members of the team in activities such as sample preparation for analysis, and operation of analytical instruments as per project requirements. 
• Provide support as needed in calibration and maintenance of equipment in the laboratory.
• Apply technical theories and principles to projects within area of expertise.
• Independently analyze and propose solutions to research problems based on understanding. .
• Recommend new analytical techniques to enhance the lab capability and productivity.
• Document laboratory work performed per Vantive’s GDP.
• Work according to appropriate standards (e.g., Data Integrity, ALCOA) guidelines.
• Follow Vantive’s Quality Manual, SOPs, and Environmental Health, Safety & Sustainability (EHS&S) guidelines in day-to-day activities, to ensure proactive compliance and continuous improvement.

Qualifications:

•  Basic understanding (working principles, instrumentation including different detector types as applicable, potential applications) of chromatographic techniques (HPLC, GC) spectroscopic techniques (UV-Vis, FTIR), microscopic techniques (light microscopy, SEM/EDS) and/or thermal analysis techniques (DSC), etc. Ability to interpret the results will be an added advantage.
• Hands-on experience in operation of analytical tools/instruments (weighing balances, pH meters, oven, centrifuge, water bath, etc.) and basic wet chemistry sample preparation techniques.
• Should have basic analytical problem-solving skills, high learning agility, adaptability and innovative experimental attitude along with good presentation skills, team connect and collaboration.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. 
• Ability to effectively contribute as the integral member of a project team.
• Ability to objectively assess, organize, and clearly communicate information.
• Ability to interpret available information and make recommendations to resolve technical challenges.
• Ability to appropriately prioritize work assigned to meet project deliverables in a timely manner.
• Demonstrate inclusive attitude, collaborate with team members and cross-functional teams for project deliverables.
• Contribute to efforts beyond own scope of responsibilities to ensure project milestones are met.
• Provide and accept critical feedback from others in a constructive manner.
• Adapt to changes and exhibit an agile mindset.

Education and/or experience:

Masters’ degree in relevant scientific discipline (Analytical Chemistry/Pharmaceutical Analysis/Polymer Chemistry)

Reasonable Accommodation

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