Quality Lab Associate II (6am-630pm)

This is whereyour work makes a difference.

At Baxter we believe every personregardless of who they are or where they are fromdeserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today tomorrow and beyond.

Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together our community is driven by a culture of courage trust and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results.

Here you will find more than just a jobyou will find purpose and pride.

Your Role at Baxter

This is where your creativity addresses challenges

This is a day shift position 6am-6:30pm

You are creative thorough and a heads-down do-er. You embrace a challenge and truly apply the collaborative powers of your team to produce great results. You are motivated by work that is never the same from one day to the next.

The Position encompasses biological chemical and physical analyses on pharmaceutical products (biologics and drugs) through all stages of the manufacturing process from incoming raw materials to finished goods and environmental monitoring programs.

A candidate must not be allergic to Penicillin and Cephalosporin or their related products and /or materials.

Your Team at Baxter

Within Quality every role makes a difference. Products that Baxter makes are shipped worldwide for patients in need. Whether its building a new process from scratch or facing a never-before-seen production hurdle individuals within Quality are given the trust and opportunity to bring creativity to the table. Regardless of your specific role with a product it is sure to touch a portion of our global operation.

The mission of Baxter is to save and sustain lives. This mission is embedded into everything we do. This means if there is a decision to be made where quantity and quality are at odds we will always choose quality. Our patients come first always.

The Quality function values both working together as a team and independently. We draw energy from working in a plant or an office where there are opportunities to collaborate. As the company evolves so does the way our team approaches work as it strives to create top-of-the-line products.

We build relationships with each other to get work done. Building these relationships is easy because we all share common traits of being reliable ethical and caring. We lean on our colleagues for their expertise and hold each other accountable. We feel empowered to speak up when theres a new insight or opportunity to improve something. This open dialog builds trust within the team and helps create a better product for our customers.

What youll be doing

• Conduct critical chemical and physical analysis on raw materials initial in-process and final products and samples collected from the environmental monitoring programs at the Round Lake manufacturing facility.

• Work under minimum supervision.

• Serve as mentor to Quality Laboratory Associate (QLA) I positions.

• Provide training and work direction for QLA I positions as required.

• Perform review of test data which includes overall documentation practices.

• Perform release functions in LIMS or other computerized systems.

• Use sophisticated laboratory instrumentation (e.g. HPLC GC) and computer systems to collect and record data.

• Perform advanced chemical assays requiring precise analytical skills and understanding of biology and chemistry principles.

• Complete all testing including special project / protocol testing in a timely and appropriate manner.

• Maintain data integrity and ensure compliance with company SOPs and specifications FDA GLP QSR and cGMP regulations.

• Participate in functions involving teams which impact production increase efficiency solve problems generate cost savings and improve quality.

• Perform laboratory and manufacturing audits as required. Audit and update as required plant SOPs.

• Perform equipment maintenance and calibrations as required.

• Document the completion of testing in Notebooks Controlled documents Forms and LIMS and maintain accurate and complete quality records.

• Follow understand and comply with Baxter SOPs and policies on cGMPs and safety. Maintain a clean safe and organized lab area and potentially assume responsibility to ensure that others maintain their lab areas.

• Investigate deviations and write exception/OOL/OOS/OOT documents.

• Support improvement projects and drive efficiency through utilization of LEAN management principles (i.e. 6S Kaizen etc.).

• Proactively and cooperatively communicate with peers and management to ensure awareness of progress and issues; recommend solutions when issues arise.

• Maintain and meet the highest standards in quality customer service and regulatory compliance.

What youll bring

• Bachelor degree in Chemistry or physical science with 2 or more years experience.

• Must have good oral and written communication skills strong analytical skills and be detail oriented.

• Knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices is preferred.

• Advanced laboratory skills with basic knowledge of statistical methods.

• Strong technical problem solving skills.

• Ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently and in a timely fashion.

• Knowledge of Empower Chromatography Data System and LIMS is preferred but not required.

• Knowledge of GLP cGMP requirements and familiarity with USP/ICH guidelines is preferred but not required.

• Must demonstrate effectiveness in ability to train others empowerment leadership results orientation and task completion.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team self-motivated demonstrates adaptability and possesses a positive attitude in a highly dynamic environment.

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds when required.

• Occasional weekend work required.

• Must not be color blind.

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. At Baxter 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 $64000 - $88000 annually. The estimated range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position. We may pay more or less than of 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. This position may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses commission and/or long-term incentive. 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.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

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

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