Quality Technician
Quality Technician
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Job Description
This is where you save and sustain lives
At Baxter we are deeply connected by our mission. No matter your role at Baxter your work makes a positive impact on people around the world. Youll feel a sense of purpose throughout the organization as we know our work improves outcomes for millions of patients.
Baxters products and therapies are found in almost every hospital worldwide in clinics and in the home. For over 85 years we have pioneered significant medical innovations that transform healthcare.
Together we create a place where we are happy successful and inspire each other. This is where you can do your best work.
Join us at the intersection of saving and sustaining lives where your purpose accelerates our mission.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Perform visible and sub-visible particle matter test to solution samples applying Instrumental and microscopy test method.
- Perform environmental (water room air compressed air nitrogen and surfaces) test Bacterial Endotoxin test bioburden and product and garments particulate matter tests microbiological/ mold identification microbial ingress studies.
- Performs microbiological testing for product.
- Control materials and media inventory. Carry-out weekly inventory of reagents waste media and sampling equipment.
- Dispose toxic agents in compliance with Company policies and procedures.
- Support the training activities for new Laboratory Technicians in the assigned area.
- Complete all testing including special projects and protocol testing in a timely and appropriate manner.
- Ensure compliance with company SOPs specifications and company policies FDA GLP and GMP regulations.
- Support auditing microbiological test procedures and SOPs in the laboratory and submit changes as required.
- Performs growth tests to culture media.
- Perform preventive maintenance to laboratory equipment as required.
- Provides support on laboratory and production product sterilization autoclave qualification studies
- Prepared media requested to perform the different testing at the Micro Lab.
- Fill out analyze and understand all necessary documentation to comply with all specifications and company standards.
- Sterilize materials used at the Micro Lab.
QUALIFICATIONS
- EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelors degree in Science (preferably in Microbiology Biology Medical Technology or Biotechnology); one to two years of previous experience and/or training is highly preferable.
- LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to write and read effectively English and Spanish languages. Ability to communicate read write and understand English/Spanish languages.
- MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions percentages area circumference and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and statistical.
- REASONING ABILITY
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
- CERTIFICATES LICENSES REGISTRATIONS EXAMS
cGMPs Training Safety Trainings certificates licenses exams and registrations that the immediate supervisor refers .
- COMPANY REGULATORY COMPLIANCE
Observes and promotes company security industrial hygiene cGMPs procedures and other security measures already established by the company; should inform any violation. Able to follow all GMP requirements while conducting the assigned duties and completing official documents.
- PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to stand; sit; use hands to finger handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 40 -50 pounds (with the appropriate safety equipment that company provides). Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision color vision.
- WORK ENVIRONMENT
While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
- SAFETY EQUIPMENT and/or EQUIPMENT
The employee is required to use the appropriate Safety Equipment that Baxter requires to comply with all Safety and Security rules (in Regulated Areas) such as: safety glasses safety shoes uniform special safety suit gloves etc. While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to use the appropriate equipment such as: Spectrophotometer Centrifuge Autoclave Particle Counter Microscope general and specialized laboratory equipment telephone office supply copy machine.
US Benefits at Baxter (except for Puerto Rico)
This is where your well-being matters. Baxter offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles. Our health and well-being benefits include medical and dental 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 Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount and the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP) with options for employee contributions and company matching. 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 additional information regarding Baxter US Benefits please speak with your recruiter or visit our Benefits site: Benefits Baxter
Equal Employment Opportunity
Baxter is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race color religion gender national origin age sexual orientation gender identity or expression protected veteran status disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.
Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal
Reasonable Accommodations
Baxter is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally. If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process please click on the link here and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.
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Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
