Senior Chemist

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.

Key Responsibilities

Laboratory Operations & Efficiency

• Assist the Manager in developing and setting lab goals and strategic plans.
• Communicate management’s plans and expectations to lab personnel.
• Guide and monitor lab personnel performance to achieve lab goals.
• Ensure optimal lab efficiency through proper scheduling of lab manpower.
• Liaise with Chemists to review testing schedules for operational efficiency.

Quality Assurance & Compliance

• Out-of-Limit (OOL) Investigations:
•  Evaluate and manage the closure of OOL investigations.
•  Provide guidance and expertise for complex investigation cases.
• Control Charting & Process Optimization:
•  Maintain and monitor control charts/parameter trends for critical tests.
• Ensure Six Sigma process control and optimize processes through UCL settings.

Materials, Products & Systems Release:

•  Ensure timely release of materials, products, and critical systems according to specifications.
• Monitor release timelines and approval processes to ensure compliance with standards.
• Overhead Spending & Budget Management:
• Review and evaluate purchase requisitions.
• Monitor lab supply consumption patterns for cost-effective purchasing.

Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Compliance:

• Comply with company EHS management standards and safety regulations.
• Ensure compliance with EHS procedures and requirements to achieve zero lost-time accidents.

Training & Development

• Training & Certification Program:
•  Review and manage lab training and certification programs to meet testing requirements.
•  Ensure subordinates are properly trained and certified before performing tests independently.
• Administer, evaluate, and counsel subordinates on their performance and appraisals.
• Provide regular feedback and developmental guidance

Project Management & Continuous Improvement

•  Drive and coordinate lab projects, assigning responsibilities, guiding implementation, and monitoring progress.
•  Initiate and manage lab improvement projects, ensuring timely execution and monitoring.
• Oversee lab-initiated programs (e.g., file samples, chemical waste management, stability programs).
• Assess program progress and recommend enhancements for continuous improvement.

Equipment & Instrumentation Management

• Ensure lab instruments are properly maintained and calibrated.
•  Assign instrument ownership, ensure personnel are trained for routine maintenance, and liaise with vendors as needed.

Ad-hoc Assignments:

• Perform other functions and assignments as required, maintaining a professional approach in all tasks.

Required Qualifications, Experience, and Skillsets

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, or a related scientific field (or equivalent).
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant laboratory experience.
• At least 4 years of hands-on experience in a supervisory or leadership role within a laboratory environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of laboratory equipment, analytical methods, and laboratory systems.
• Solid understanding of quality systems, laboratory standards, and statistical analysis
• Proficiency in handling laboratory investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Knowledge of Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) regulations and laboratory safety practices.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe work environment and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Reasonable Accommodation

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