- Location
- CASTLEBAV - VAN Castlebar-Republic of Ireland
- Type
- Full-time
- Source
- Workday
Description
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.
At Vantive, we are building on a long legacy of innovation in vital organ therapies. Our Castlebar site, established in 1972, is one of the largest manufacturing facilities in Europe and plays a critical role in producing life-sustaining medical products that support patients around the world.
We are currently seeking a Chemist to join our Quality team in Castlebar, Co. Mayo. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a collaborative and diverse team, working closely with colleagues across Quality, Microbiology, Validation, Manufacturing, Engineering, and other support functions.
As a Chemist, you will play a key role in ensuring the highest standards of product quality, compliance, and patient safety while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across the site.
What You'll Do
- Analyse samples from various stages of the manufacturing process.
- Perform testing using a variety of analytical techniques and instrumentation including:
- Wet Chemistry
- Atomic Absorption Spectrometry (AAS)
- Atomic Emission Spectrometry (AES)
- Auto Titrators
- Total Organic Carbon (TOC)
- Infrared (IR) Spectrometry
- Potentiometry
- Ultraviolet (UV) Spectrometry
- Gas Chromatography (GC)
- High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)
- Accurately interpret and document analytical data in accordance with GMP and regulatory requirements.
- Generate and communicate analytical results to relevant stakeholders.
- Support the development and optimisation of analytical methods for drug products and raw materials.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support manufacturing and quality objectives.
- Liaise with laboratory, quality, and production personnel to ensure compliance and operational efficiency.
- Support validation activities for laboratory methods and equipment.
- Contribute to the preparation and approval of Quality Reviews and Annual Product Quality Reviews.
- Identify and drive continuous improvement opportunities through effective use of quality data and reporting.
- Support batch release activities.
- Assist the Quality Assurance team during regulatory inspections, customer audits, and internal audits.
- Support new product introductions and product lifecycle activities from a Quality perspective.
What You'll Bring
- A degree qualification in Chemistry or a related Science discipline.
- Previous experience working in a laboratory environment, ideally within a regulated pharmaceutical, healthcare, medical device, or manufacturing setting.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and documentation practices.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage competing priorities.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Knowledge of GMP and quality systems would be advantageous.
- Membership of a relevant professional body is desirable.
Why Join Vantive?
At Vantive, you will be part of a team dedicated to making a meaningful difference to patients' lives worldwide. We offer a collaborative and inclusive environment where employees are empowered to innovate, grow, and develop their careers.
Benefits Include:
- Competitive Salary
- Annual Bonus Scheme
- Pension Contribution
- Private Health Insurance
- Life Assurance
- Employee Assistance Programme
- 25 Days Annual Leave
- Career Development and Learning Opportunities
Reasonable Accommodation
Vantive is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please click on the link here and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information. Form Link
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