Research Associate I

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

The successful candidate for this role will bring familiarity and experience in characterization and failure analysis of polymeric materials pertinent to use in drug and device industry. The role requires the candidate to perform polymer material testing at in-house labs and/or coordinate the testing with external testing labs under minimal supervision. The individual will write required reports following pertinent internal and external guidelines that enable the eventual use of polymer materials tested by them in drugs or devices manufactured by Vantive.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities.

• Perform characterization and failure analysis of polymeric materials used in multiple applications such as disposables (e.g. filters, dialyzers, polymeric connectors etc.), packaging, and container closure materials and container systems.

• Employ appropriate techniques/methods to successfully and independently execute assignments within negotiated deadlines.

• Apply technical theories and principles to projects within area of expertise and select appropriate techniques and procedures to solve problems.

• Document results in laboratory notebooks/ELN according to established GDP procedures.

• Maintain laboratory reagents, materials and equipment as directed in good order.

• Create and update equipment SOP’s and analytical procedures, participate in ordering of raw materials, analytical materials or equipment.

• Maintain knowledge of and apply relevant quality and safety requirements including equipment ownership and qualification.

• Have a working knowledge and understanding of GDP, GLP, GMP and related regulations and guidelines.

Qualifications. 

• Demonstrated hands-on experience in polymer characterization (FTIR, DSC, TGA, MFI, etc.), polymer microscopy and associated sample preparation techniques (microtomy/cryomicrotomy), as well as experience in failure analysis of polymers required.

• The successful candidate will demonstrate high level of passion and interest in polymer  science and applications of that knowledge to be an effective problem solver in an industrial setting.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. 

• Ability to effectively contribute as an 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. 

• Embrace diversity and inclusion, value differences.

Education and/or Experience. 

Masters’ degree in a relevant field (e.g., Material Science/Chemistry, Polymer Science/Chemistry) with 2 years’ of relevant professional experience.

PhD candidates with dissertation work relevant to polymer characterization, polymer microscopy and polymer failure analysis are encouraged to apply.

Reasonable Accommodation

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