R&D Technician – Disposables

Vantive US Healthcare USA • Plymouth, MN

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 2+ years’ experience in medical devices.
• Working knowledge of FDA Design Controls and ISO 13485.
• 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.
• Proficient in recording original data.
• Ability to use computer for word processing, spreadsheets, document retrieval, e-mail, business calendars.
• Basic understanding of documentation systems.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree in applied science or technology preferred.
• 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).
• Familiarity with GMP/GLP desired.

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.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision coverage
• basic life insurance
• accident insurance
• short-term disability insurance
• long-term disability insurance
• business travel accident insurance
• Aon Pooled Employer Plan (“Aon PEP”)
• 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
• paid parental leave
• commuting benefits
• Employee Discount Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• childcare benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED