QC Chemist in Liverpool

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.

We are currently looking for a QC Chemist to work from our high performing manufacturing plant in Wavertree Liverpool. A QC chemist is responsible for supporting the chemical testing required during various stages of the manufacture of products at Liverpool. They must work as part of a team to ensure the required testing is performed following established practices and within the required time frames. They are expected to be able to perform all testing within the laboratory. The working hours are Monday to Friday, 9am until 5pm (with some flexibility where needed).

• Perform sample analysis for Raw Materials, In-process, Release and Stability
• Perform complex analysis methods using instruments such as SEC, ELISA, HSPG and AA
• Book in and control of samples
• Work with the QC Manager to organise work
• Perform support activities required for the function of the laboratory
• Follow established procedures for performing activities in the laboratory
• Follow Good Quality Control Laboratory Practices (GLP) at all times and ensures the work area they are responsible for is maintained in a clean and tidy state adhering to the 6S established for the area.
• Follows with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Manufacturing Documentation (GDP)
• Provide support for the Laboratory supervisor in any reasonable request relating to the laboratory operation.
• Able to support investigations and occasionally lead an investigation
• Provide support and training for others within the laboratory
• Performing reviewing team members lab testing
• Performing periodic review of relevant SOP’s for the area
• Performing Validation Maintenance of the Analytical methods used in the area
• Performing Pharmacopeia compliance checks on monograph methods used
• Proactively drive Continuous Improvements and Digital Transformation within the QC footprint

• Analytical weighing
• Sample dilutions
• Instrumental techniques (SEC-HPLC, AA, pH, Conductivity, TOC)
• Ability to react to unexpected situations
• Technical ability to trouble shoot
• Ability to use and understand Pharmacopeia’s
• Science based qualification degree level or significant experience working within a QC laboratory.

• Competitive total compensation package
• Professional development opportunities
• High importance placed on work life balance
• Commitment to growing and developing an inclusive and diverse workforce

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