Quality Lab Associate III - Chemistry

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. You’ll feel a sense of purpose throughout the organization, as we know our work improves outcomes for millions of patients. 

Baxter’s 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. 

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Your Role at Baxter

This is where your creativity addresses challenges

Responsible for performance and efficiency of Chemistry Laboratory systems. Leads activities in support of laboratory operations to ensure safe lab operations, effective planning, and regulatory compliance in the testing and analyzing of various chemical products maintaining high standards for product quality and responsiveness to production requirements.

Your Team at Baxter

Within Quality, every role makes a difference. Products that Baxter makes are shipped worldwide for patients in need. Whether it's 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.

What we offer from Day One

• Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
• 160 hours of Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• 401K match
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement

What you'll be doing

• Responsible to lead safety efforts in their safety team.
• Ensure calibration and standardization of lab equipment is done on schedule
• Maintain accountability for lab testing standards
• Responsible to be a subject matter expert for lab equipment, practices, and methods
• Lead investigations in the laboratory for OOS (out of specification) or any corrective or preventive actions identified for the laboratory.
• Works with other departments in the organization to ensure internal and external customer deadlines and requirements are met.
• Responsible to lead the building of strong and effective teams within the department.
• Carry out management responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
• Participates in recruiting process in the area which includes interviewing, hiring, and training employees.
• Hold routine meetings to provide training and communication of employees
• Reviews samples received, logs samples, performs releases and enters data into computer database (LIMS)
• Write, revise and approve Standard Operating Procedures
• Participates and/or supports internal/external, and regulatory audits as needed
• Sustain a clean and safe work environment applying 6S principles

What you'll bring

• B.S. degree in Sciences; Chemistry preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of experience or Master’s Degree in Natural Sciences with 1-4 years experience in a Chemistry Laboratory, preferably in the pharmaceutical or medical device industry
• Prior supervisory experience preferred
• Computer literate/knowledge of Microsoft office applications (Word, Excel)
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Must have a strong understanding of laboratory instrumentation
• Good documentation skills and knowledge of GDPs (Good Documentation Practices)
• Able to manage multiple tasks/priorities in a timely manner
• Proven understanding of LIMS (or equivalent system) and TrackWise
• Able to communicate optimally with all levels of the organization
• Ability to create an environment that values people, encourages trust, teamwork, and open communication through feedback and recognition

Other Duties as Assigned

This job description is not crafted to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Overtime is worked as required.

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 our employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. To that end, this position has a salary range of $60,000 to $132,000 and also includes an annual incentive bonus. The above range represents the expected salary range for this position. The actual salary may vary based upon several factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills/experience, time in the role, business line, and geographic/office location.

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.
                                                                                                                                                               
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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.

Recruitment Fraud Notice

Baxter has discovered incidents of employment scams, where fraudulent parties pose as Baxter employees, recruiters, or other agents, and engage with online job seekers in an attempt to steal personal and/or financial information. To learn how you can protect yourself, review our Recruitment Fraud Notice.

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