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Quality Associate I — Quality Compliance

Baxter


Job Location:

Round Lake, IL - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 68000 - 93500
Posted: 7 November 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 4 February 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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

As a Quality Systems & Compliance Associate you will provide flexible support across Quality Systems Compliance Investigations and related quality programs. Rather than focusing on a single specialty area you will gain exposure to a variety of quality processes that are essential to maintaining regulatory compliance and operational excellence.

In this developmental role you will support quality records documentation investigations audits reporting training and improvement initiatives while learning how quality systems work together to protect patients products and business performance. Success will be measured through accuracy attention to detail effective collaboration and your ability to contribute to quality processes that support Baxters commitment to excellence.


What Youll Be Doing
  • Support Quality Management System (QMS) processes by maintaining records tracking activities and assisting with change controls CAPAs complaints nonconformances audits and other quality programs.
  • Enter update review and manage information within electronic quality systems ensuring records remain accurate complete timely and inspection ready.
  • Gather documentation training records manufacturing records and other objective evidence to support investigations audits compliance activities and quality decisions.
  • Track action items due dates training completions and record status while proactively communicating potential delays or risks.
  • Compile verify and organize quality data used for dashboards management reviews trend reports inspections and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Support internal customer corporate and regulatory audits by coordinating documentation preparing evidence packages and assisting with inspection readiness activities.
  • Contribute to process improvements documentation updates training coordination and cross-functional projects that strengthen quality system effectiveness.

What Youll Bring

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelors degree in Science Engineering Pharmacy Life Sciences Quality Business or a related field preferred; Associate degree with relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and regulated-industry experience may be considered.
  • 0-2 years of experience in Quality Compliance pharmaceutical manufacturing medical device manufacturing laboratory operations engineering document control training or another regulated environment.
  • Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accurate documentation.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities follow established procedures meet deadlines and escalate concerns when appropriate.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and functions.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Excel Word PowerPoint and Outlook.
  • Willingness and ability to learn new quality processes systems and regulatory requirements.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Foundational knowledge of cGMP regulations Good Documentation Practices (GDP) quality systems or data integrity principles.
  • Experience supporting document control training administration investigations audits compliance activities or quality reporting.
  • Exposure to regulated manufacturing environments such as pharmaceutical biotechnology medical device food or related industries.
  • Familiarity with electronic Quality Management Systems (eQMS) such as TrackWise or similar platforms.
  • Experience supporting continuous improvement projects process mapping activities or quality metrics reporting.

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 $68000 - $93500 annually. The estimated salary 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 location skills and expertise experience and other relevant factors. This position may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses. 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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