Quality Lab Associate

Quality Lab Associate at Vantive summary:

The Quality Lab Associate performs microbiological testing and analysis on finished products and in-process samples to support quality assurance in a regulated laboratory environment. Responsibilities include maintaining microbial cultures, conducting root cause investigations, documenting results, and participating in continuous improvement activities. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology or related field and experience in GMP environments, ensuring quality standards in vital organ therapy products.

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 Microbiology Quality Lab Associate I:
Performs complex routine and non-routine sampling and processes samples in support of the Microbiology department. This position reports to a Microbiology Supervisor.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (these are primary responsibilities of the role and the incumbent will perform other duties as assigned) :

· Performs testing (bioburden, sterility, growth promotion, etc.) on finished products and in-process samples.

· Performs maintenance of microbial cultures, performs gram stains, and microbial identifications.

· Perform routine micro raw material/final device testing through final analyses.

· Performs investigational work in support of out of specification samples, using training and scientific method to identify root cause and corrective actions.

· Documents and processes samples in a Laboratory environment.

· Investigates and authors Microbiology investigations and method validations.

· Analyzes and enters test data.

· Participate in continuous improvement activities.

· Performs manufacturing process observations to determine sources of microbial contamination.

Job Requirements (Education, Experience and Qualifications):

· Bachelor’s degree required in Microbiology or related science field.

· Previous experience working in a GMP regulated environment preferred.

· Computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and the ability to use enterprise software (examples include: BPLM, Trackwise, etc.)

· Good verbal and written communication skills

· Works with minimum supervision

Physical / Safety Requirements:

· Position requires handling of laboratory chemicals and bacterial cultures

· Duties may require overtime work

· Use of hands and fingers to manipulate lab equipment is required

· Position requires sitting or standing for long hours.

· Must be able to lift up to 15 lbs

· This is a safety-sensitive position for purposes of the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Amendment

US Benefits at Vantive

This is where your well-being matters. Vantive offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles. Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental and vision coverage that start on day one, as well as insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance. Financial and retirement benefits include the Aon Pooled Employer Plan (“Aon PEP”), Vantive’s 401(k) retirement savings plan, to help you prepare for your future.

The Aon PEP is designed to help improve retirement outcomes by providing retirement resources more efficiently. The plan…