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.

As we continue to expand our R&D presence in Ireland, we are seeking an experienced Analytical Development Chemist to join our growing team at Vantive Castlebar. As an Analytical Development Chemist, you will play a key role in the development and validation of new analytical methods, method transfers, and chemistry testing of trial products. This is an exciting opportunity for a candidate looking to develop their skills and advance their career in a dynamic and growing organization.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Develop and validate new analytical methods and method transfers for new product lines
• Write and execute Analytical Method and Instrument Validations
• Chemistry testing of trial product
• Instrument trouble shooting and investigation management
• Preparation of batch documentation and review and approve data lab reports and protocols
• Delivering Analytical Development Chemistry projects within agreed timeframes
• Preparation and updating specifications and procedures
• Help co-ordinate and schedule all activities for the Analytical Development laboratory through Vantive's Enterprise Management System and Project Board meetings
• Review and approve data all lab reports and protocols
• Maintain laboratory inventory and equipment
• Ensuring that the Analytical Development laboratory is operated in a compliant manner
• Help maintain a quality assurance programme and procedures for the Analytical Development Chemistry lab
• Communicate Analytical Development activities to Vantive Castlebar management and US and European R & D centres as well as Third Party customers
• Coordinate the Analytical Development Chemistry Laboratory activities for the Global, European and local programmes
• Attend meetings teleconferences for R&D projects
• Help develop best practices for product development chemistry procedures

Education and experience required:

• B Sc. in Chemistry or relevant degree
• 6 months HPLC experience is a requirement
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to interact with different functions within the plant and the wider organisation
• Willingness to work different shift patterns to meet business needs and accommodate manufacturing schedules
• Relevant pharmaceutical experience

What Vantive can offer to you:

• A permanent contract with a stable and secure work environment
• A comprehensive benefits package, including private medical insurance, company pension scheme, and annual bonus scheme
• A collaborative and dynamic work environment
• Access to state-of-the-art equipment and technology
• Recognition and reward for outstanding performance

Reasonable Accommodation

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