HPLC Chemist

Vantive; Castlebar; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Company pension scheme

Annual bonus

Job summary

Vantive, a vital organ therapy company, is seeking an HPLC Chemist at our Castlebar site to join the on-site laboratory team. You will analyse samples, operate HPLC/UPLC and GC instrumentation, and help ensure compliant documentation and batch release.

The role requires a Chemistry or science qualification and at least 1 year with HPLC, Waters HPLC systems, and Empower software. You will collaborate with QA and production, contributing to quality reviews and audits.

Qualifications

• Higher level qualification in Chemistry or a relevant science subject.
• Minimum 1 year of experience with HPLC instrumentation and software.
• Experience with Waters HPLC systems and Empower software is essential.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Strong teamwork and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Analyse samples from various phases of the manufacturing process.
• Operate and maintain HPLC, UPLC & GC instrumentation.
• Interpret data and ensure compliant documentation when recording data.
• Report analytical results.
• Collaborate with chemists and production personnel to ensure compliance and efficiencies.
• Support QA during inspections and audits and contribute to continuous improvement.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Time management

Education

Chemistry degree or relevant Science subject

Tools

Waters HPLC

Empower software

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.

HPLC Chemist

As a HPLC Chemist, at our Castlebar site, you will get the opportunity to become part of the Vantive culture, working closely with multiple dedicated teams including Microbiology, Validation, Production, Engineering, and other support functions. We have open positions across all shifts, shift premiums inclusive.

You will play a key role in processes which are critical to saving and sustaining lives.

What will you do as a HPLC Chemist at Castlebar, Co. Mayo?

• Analyse samples from various phases of the manufacturing process
• Operate and maintain HPLC, UPLC & GC instrumentation
• Interpret data and meet strict guidelines on documentation when recording data
• Report analytical results
• Complete review of work completed by other HPLC Chemists
• Ensure HPLC Chemistry laboratory is operated in a compliant manner.
• Work collaboratively in cross-functional teams
• Liaise with chemists and production personnel to ensure compliance and efficiencies are met
• Support the generation and approval of Quality Reviews and Annual Product Quality Reviews
• Identify continuous improvement and collaboration opportunities, promoting development and implementation of quality data and reports for improvement and optimization of business processes/results
• Help to maintain quality assurance programme and procedures for the Chemistry lab.
• Support the batch release process
• Support the QA department in the preparation for and during inspections and audits
• Support new product introductions from a QA perspective

What are the role requirements?

• Qualification in Chemistry or relevant Science subject
• Have a minimum of 1 years working with HPLC instrumentation and software, including data collection and processing.
• Experience with Waters HPLCs and use of Empower software is essential.
• You will have excellent attention to detail
• The ability to work to tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Work well in a team environment

What Vantive Can Offer To You

• 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