HPLC and Raw Materials Lead

Vantive; Castlebar; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A vital organ therapy company is seeking an experienced HPLC Chemist and Raw Materials Lead to oversee daily operations of their HPLC laboratory. This role involves managing a team of approximately 15 Chemists, ensuring compliance with laboratory practices, and supporting product development. The ideal candidate will have strong technical knowledge of HPLC as well as excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Benefits include a competitive salary, health insurance, and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Pension Contribution

Private Health Insurance

Annual Bonus Scheme

Career Development Opportunities

25 Days Annual Leave

Perfect Attendance Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in HPLC laboratories ensuring efficient and accurate analysis.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance and Good Laboratory Practices.
• Previous management experience in a lab environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of HPLC laboratory.
• Manage routine and non-routine testing.
• Collaborate with QA, Validations, and Product Development teams.
• Interpret and report laboratory results.

Skills

Lead, mentor and evaluate both junior and senior HPLC Chemists

Strong technical knowledge of HPLC instrumentation and method optimisation techniques

Strong analytical and problem solving skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently and lead a team

Familiarity with Ph. Eur. and USP requirements

Advanced Empower 3 User

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.

We are looking for an experienced HPLC Chemist and Raw Materials Lead to oversee the daily operations of our HPLC laboratory ensuring efficient and accurate analysis of multiple product types at various stages of our manufacturing process from raw materials through to finished product testing.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Test Method Validation
• Implementation of new methods
• Management of routine release testing
• Management of non-routine testing
• Support Product Development of new solutions
• Interpret and report results
• Collaborate with various groups on‑site (such as QA, Validations, Product Development and Manufacturing teams)
• Track and manage supplies of HPLC laboratory supplies, reagents and equipment
• Ensure procedures are accurate and up to date
• Ensure the continuation of cross‑training within the HPLC laboratory
• Ensure the maintenance of a safe working environment for all personnel
• Manage HPLC laboratory budget, track expenses and ensure cost‑effective operations

Skills Required :

• Lead, mentor and evaluate both junior and senior HPLC Chemists
• Ensure compliance with Good Laboratory Practices and regulatory requirements
• Maintain laboratory equipment, troubleshoot issues and perform routine maintenance.
• Strong technical knowledge of HPLC instrumentation and method optimisation techniques.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and lead a team of qualified Chemists.
• Familiarity with Ph. Eur. And USP requirements along with a strong knowledge of FDA, EMA and ICH guidelines
• Advanced Empower 3 User

Benefits of working with Vantive:

• Competitive Salary
• Pension Contribuition
• Private Health Insurance
• Annual Bonus Scheme
• Career Development Opoortunities
• 25 Days Annual Leave
• Perfect Attendance Scheme

The successful candidate will work on routine day shift but will lead a team of approx 15 Chemists across a 24 / 7 shift pattern (including weekends). The HPLC Lead will report into the Chemistry Laboratory Manager.

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