Vantive: A New Company Built on Our Legacy

Since last year, Baxter has been on a journey to separate our 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 sale of Vantive to funds managed by the Carlyle Group is subject to receipt of customary regulatory approvals and satisfaction of other closing conditions.

We are actively searching for a Microbiologist to join our 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.

What our Microbiologists do:

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

We are looking for someone that has:

• 3rd Level Qualification in Microbiology or relevant Science qualification with emphasis on Biological Sciences
• Ideally experience in a Microbiology Laboratory environment
• 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
• The ability for critical thinking and problem solving
• The ability to communicate and work with all manner of team members, in a conscientious and inclusive way.

Applications must come through Workday and must include a CV. 

Should you have any issues with your application please contact the Talent Acquisition Team

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