R&D Technician – Disposables
About Vantive
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 believe Vantive will not only build our leadership in the kidney care space, but 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.
About the Role
Work on assignments in a 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 non-exempt personnel. Apply basic and some advanced techniques and procedures to assigned projects.
Responsibilities
- 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.
Requirements
- 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 a computer for word processing, spreadsheets, document retrieval, email, and business calendars.
- Basic understanding of documentation systems.
Schedule
This role includes a flexible workplace policy with a minimum of 3 days a week onsite.
Pay
The estimated base salary for this position is $58,000 to $73,000 annually. Individual pay is based on location, skills, expertise, experience, and other relevant factors. This position may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health and well-being benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on day one.
- Insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance.
- Financial and retirement benefits including the Aon Pooled Employer Plan (Aon PEP) and Vantive’s 401(k) retirement savings plan.
- Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Educational assistance programs.
- Paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service, family and medical leaves of absence, and paid parental leave.
- Commuting benefits.
- Employee Discount Program.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Childcare benefits.