Metrology / Calibration Technician

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.

Your Role:

The Metrology / Calibration Technician is responsible for managing all aspects of the calibration program at the Twin Cities Sites.  This includes helping other associates with gauging needs and requests.  Also maintaining the calibration records, documentation, and local work instructions to ensure compliance to Vantive and industry standards.  This position also includes the calibration of equipment.

What you'll be doing:

• Apply measurement science to manage calibration of measurement and test equipment in various areas: electrical, dimensional, optical, physical, mechanical, environmental, etc., based on analysis of measurement considerations, desired metrological characteristics and applicable authoritative standards.

• Collaborate with R&D Engineers and Quality to establish calibration specifications.

• Represent the calibration program perspective for measurement and process.

• Coordinate internal stakeholders and external calibration provider to plan and schedule onsite and offsite calibrations.

• Responsible for ensuring the use of approved suppliers, obtaining quotes, and creating PO’s as necessary.

• Calibration of Metrology equipment.

• Coordinate calibration scheduling, equipment implementation to meet established schedules.

• Maintain and update the calibration management system with current equipment status, location, and ensuring equipment is in a state of control.

• Check out calibrated equipment to end users.

• Perform technical approval of supplier calibration certificates, reviewing data and confirming approved ranges are calibrated, and accuracy met, before returning to service.

• Initiate and track deviation reports for instrument changes and out of tolerance conditions.

• Assist with investigations as needed.

• Develop and maintain local Twin Cities sites calibration procedures.

• Participate as calibration SME in audits, providing process support and documentation. Responsible for routine data collection, metrological reliability analysis, and metrics reporting.

• Provide remote support to Global Metrology. Perform review of calibration work, supplier certificates, or validation documents.

What you'll bring:

• Bachelors or Associates Degree in a technical discipline or equivalent with 6+ years’ experience in a calibration related field.

• Knowledge of essential Metrology principles.

• Practicing knowledge of measurement science or equipment validation.

• Experience in an FDA regulated environment.

• Strong knowledge of measurement science and Metrology systems.

• Familiarity with Calibration Software Databases.

• Experience in FDA regulated environment.

• Working knowledge of Metrology-related standards (ISO/IEC 17025, ANSI/NCSL Z540.3, etc.) and industry standards (CFR, ISO 13485).

• Ability to work effectively with diverse cross-functional teams.

• Ability to manage the calibration program independently.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Vantive is committed to supporting the needs for flexibility in the workplace. We do so through our flexible workplace policy which includes five days a week onsite. This policy provides the benefits of connecting and collaborating in-person in support of our Mission.

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. At Vantive, we are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. The estimated base salary for this position is $64,000 - $90,000 annually. The estimated range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position. We may pay more or less than the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based on upon location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors. For questions about this, our pay philosophy, and available benefits, please speak to the recruiter if you decide to apply and are selected for an interview.

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US Benefits at Vantive

This is where your well-being matters. Vantive offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles. Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental and vision coverage that start on day one, as well as insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance. Financial and retirement benefits include the Aon Pooled Employer Plan (“Aon PEP”), Vantive’s 401(k) retirement savings plan, to help you prepare for your future.  The Aon PEP is designed to help improve retirement outcomes by providing retirement resources more efficiently.  The plan offers a robust set of investment options, financial education, and a suite of resources to support your retirement goals.

We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts, educational assistance programs, and time-off benefits such as 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. Additional benefits include commuting benefits, the Employee Discount Program, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare benefits. Join us and enjoy the competitive compensation and benefits we offer to our employees. For additional information regarding Vantive’s US Benefits, please speak with your recruiter or visit our Benefits site: Benefits | Vantive

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