Sr. R&D Technician – Disposables

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.

Your role:

Work on assignments in mechanical testing and material characterization laboratory that are complex in nature where judgment is required in resolving problems and making routine recommendations. May determine methods and procedures on new assignments and may provide guidance to other nonexempt personnel. Apply basic and some advanced techniques and procedures to assigned projects.

What you’ll be doing:

• Perform a wide variety of research and development tasks and experiments in mechanical testing and material characterization laboratory per company procedures.

• Perform detailed analyses and tests. Assist in compiling observations, analyzing data and interpreting results.

• Maintain laboratory equipment, inventory levels, and lab organization.

• Assist in writing reports, summaries, and protocols.  Maintain record keeping for experiments performed.

• Perform troubleshooting and coordinate calibration of equipment.

• Build engineering prototypes.

• Work with suppliers and procurement to obtain samples and products.

• Utilize measurement equipment to complete product inspections.

What you’ll bring:

• High School diploma or equivalent.

• Associate’s degree in applied science or technology preferred.

• Minimum 2+ years’ experience in medical devices.

• Working knowledge of FDA Design Controls and ISO 13485.

• Experience preferred with disposables R&D and/or disposables manufacturing.

• Experience preferred with plastics processing and secondary operations (e.g.: extrusion, injection molding, solvent bonding, RF welding).

• Excellent English verbal and written communication skills.

• Excellent understanding of quality systems and processes, manufacturing and product development processes. 

• Thrives in a multitasking environment and working with global internal and external partners.

• Self-directed, resourceful, and able to manage multiple projects and priorities.

• Strong organization skills and attention to detail.

• Proficient use of laboratory equipment and tools.

• Familiarity with GMP/GLP desired.

• Proficient in recording original data.

• Ability to use computer for word processing, spreadsheets, document retrieval, e-mail, business calendars.

• Basic understanding of documentation systems.

Vantive is committed to supporting the need for flexibility in the workplace. We do so through our flexible workplace policy which includes a minimum of 3 days a week onsite. This policy provides the benefits of connecting and collaborating in-person in support of our Mission.

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. At Vantive, we are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. The estimated base salary for this position is $58,000 to $73,000 annually. The estimated range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position. We may pay more or less than of the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based on upon location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors. This position may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses. For questions about this, our pay philosophy, and available benefits, please speak to the recruiter if you decide to apply and are selected for an interview.

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