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.

Summary

The primary purpose of this position is to provide analytical and technical support for Extractables and Leachables (E&L) projects, namely, to perform E&L testing that address the risk associated with patient exposure to leachables originating from materials used to manufacture, package and deliver either the products.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Independently and successfully execute experiments towards method development, method validation, specifically for extractable and leachable profiling studies, within specified timelines.
Make sound technical recommendations in routine analytical activities. Provide analysis/redesign of key experimental procedures.
Produce scientific experimental data based on written procedures like method of analysis, protocols etc.
Involve in and conduct trouble shooting of analytical methods, laboratory investigations etc
Provide input to select analytical techniques and procedures to solve problems within area of responsibility.
Apply technical theories and principles to projects within area of expertise.
Independently analyze and propose solutions to research challenges. Learn newer analytical techniques to enhance the capability and productivity.
Author documents like Method of analysis/ protocols/ reports
Perform/ provide support as needed in calibration and maintenance of equipment in the laboratory.
Participate and take ownership of equipment installation and qualification activities as per Baxter's QMS.
Document laboratory work performed per Baxter's GDP.
Work according to appropriate quality standards and quality principle (e.g., Data Integrity, ALCOA)
Follow Baxter's Quality Manual, SOPs, and Environmental Health, Safety & Sustainability (EHS&S) guidelines in day-to-day activities, to ensure proactive compliance and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Following knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required

N/A: Intern or Co-op

Hands-on experience in chromatographic and/ or spectral techniques like LC-MS/MS, GC-MS, and/or ICP-MS/ ICP-OES.
Operation of analytical tools/ instruments (weighing balances, pH meters etc.) and wet chemistry sample preparation techniques.
Should have analytical problem-solving skills, high learning agility, innovative experimental attitude along with good presentation skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
Demonstrates an inclusive attitude and an ability to collaborate with team members and cross-functional team members for project deliverables.
Ability to objectively assess, organize, and clearly communicate information.
Ability to interpret available information and make recommendations to resolve technical challenges.
Ability to appropriately prioritize work assigned to meet project deliverables in a timely manner.
Provide and accept critical feedback from others in a constructive manner.
Adapt to changes and have an agile mindset.
Embrace diversity and inclusion, value differences.

Education And/or Experience

Educational Qualification: Postgraduate/ Ph. D. in Pharmacy/ Chemistry or related field (M. Pharm./ M. Sc./ Ph. D.)
Professional Experience: 6-10 years of relevant experience

Reasonable Accommodation

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