Chemist

Vantive; Castlebar; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Annual Bonus Scheme

Pension Contribution

Private Health Insurance

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

25 Days Annual Leave

Career Development and Learning

Job summary

Vantive in Castlebar, Co. Mayo, is seeking a Chemist to join our Quality team. You will analyze samples, perform tests with a range of techniques including AAS, HPLC, GC, and IR, and ensure data integrity under GMP.

You will collaborate with Quality, Microbiology, Validation, Manufacturing, and other functions to support release and continuous improvement. Ideal candidates hold a Chemistry degree, lab experience in regulated environments, and strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry or related Science discipline.
• Experience in a regulated pharmaceutical or manufacturing lab.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and documentation.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Good communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Analyse samples from various stages of the manufacturing process.
• Perform testing using analytical techniques and instrumentation (AAS, AES, UV, GC, HPLC, IR).
• Interpret and document analytical data per GMP and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support manufacturing and quality objectives.
• Support validation activities for laboratory methods and equipment.
• Assist with batch release activities and audits.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Degree in Chemistry or related Science

Tools

Laboratory techniques

Job 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 with include:
  • 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?

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