Microbiologist (Experienced)

Vantive: A New Company Built On Our Legacy

Baxter is on a journey to separate our ~$5B Kidney Care segment into a standalone company. Vantive* will build on our nearly 70-year legacy in acute therapies and home and in-center dialysis to provide best-in-class care to the people we serve. 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 are driven to help improve patients’ lives worldwide. Join us as we revolutionize kidney care and other vital organ support.

*Completion of the proposed separation of Kidney Care from Baxter into a standalone company (to be named Vantive) remains subject to the satisfaction of customary conditions.

We are actively searching for an expert Microbiologist to join the team of wonderful people based in our Castlebar, Co. Mayo site!

You will get the opportunity to work closely with multiple teams including, Chemistry, Validation, Production, Engineering and other support functions. 

You will play a key role in processes which are critical to saving and sustaining lives.  

What you will be doing:

• Bioburden and Endotoxin testing of water systems  
• Testing of finished medical device and pharmaceutical products including, Bioburden, Sterility, Endotoxin, Particulate Matter  
• Environmental monitoring of classified production clean-rooms  
• Laboratory investigations and exceptions  
• Represent the Microbiology Laboratory at internal/ external audits  
• Participate in LEAN Process Improvement Projects/ Validations/ Risk Assessments and Validation of Test Methods 
• Comply and maintain GMP/EP/USP/ ISO regulations through established programmes 

We are looking for someone that has:

• 5 years confirmed experience in a Microbiology Role.  
• 3rd Level Qualification in Microbiology or relevant Science qualification with emphasis on Biological Sciences and membership of a professional body desirable 
• The ability to work in a fast paced and high- volume Microbiology role 
• Ideally experience working in a highly regulated industry 
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability for critical thinking and problem solving 
• Experience of LIMS would be an advantage.  

Some of our Benefits:

• Pension
• Annual Bonus
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Subsidised canteen
• A phenomenal sense of community

Reasonable Accommodations

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