Sr. Engineer, Lab Technician

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Sr. Lab Technician SW Verification

Summary:

Baxter provides a broad portfolio of essential renal and hospital products including home; sterile IV solutions; infusion systems and devices; parenteral nutrition; surgery products and anesthetics; and pharmacy automation software and services. The companys global footprint and the critical nature of its products and services play a key role in expanding access to healthcare in emerging and developed countries. Baxters employees worldwide are building upon the companys rich heritage of medical breakthroughs to advance the next generation of healthcare innovations that enable patient care.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Sets up and operates test equipment and records measurements with limited supervision.

Assists in the generation and execution of formal test protocols and reports.

Ensures equipment is in good working order prior to testing (via verification prior to use).

Manages testing of released protocols including insuring adequate test material inventory and reports on program level.

Executes Continuous Improvement projects in the following (but not limited to) areas:

Equipment or method troubleshooting/repairs

Coordinates with Test Method Development and Verification team for equipment and method validations

Method or Equipment Upgrades

The incumbent will also work with the team on product failure defect management and CAPA investigations.

Assists in statistical analysis of data.

Maintain an R&D Laboratory Notebook

Coordinates Calibration / Preventive Maintenance / repair schedule and documentation

Responsible for assisting in evaluation of new products materials / technologies and non-conforming product investigations.

Develops and maintains a working knowledge of Baxter policies and procedures aligned with ISO and FDA requirements

Must be able to work in a bio-hazard environment and comply with safety policies and procedures outlined by BD policies.

Support internal / external audit requirements for Lab

Knowledge and Skills

Knowledge

• Standard laboratory practices.
• Data collection management and analysis
• Inventory management
• Basic of statistics
• Lab maintenance
• Quality Inspection techniques
• Vendor management
• Medical Regulatory Standards

Skills

• Technical Writing
• Good communication skills (written/verbal)
• Equipment Programming

Desired / Additional Skills & Knowledge (Not essential to the job but will be an advantage to possess)

• Medical devices / products
• The ideal candidate must be able to work in a team oriented fast paced environment.
• Knowledge of medical device software development is highly preferred including knowledge of standards such as IEC 62304 ISO 14971

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.

Reasonable Accommodations

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