Pharmacy Assistant - Afternoon shift (Monday to Friday 12:30-21:00)

Baxter Healthcare; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Baxter Healthcare in Mississauga is seeking a Pharmacy Assistant to support the manufacturing team. You will help prepare and dispatch pharmaceutical products, ensuring precision and adherence to quality standards while working with Supervisors, Production Specialists, and Pharmacists to meet daily production goals.

The role requires attention to detail, the ability to work independently, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• GMP and SOPs knowledge.
• 1–2 years of pharmaceutical manufacturing or related experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Good decision-making and organizational skills.
• Ability to cover all shifts, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• High focus on accuracy and quality.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and capacity to operate independently.
• Teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Ability to lift ~30 lbs regularly.
• Ability to stand for long durations.
• Strong computer skills and attendance history.

Responsibilities

• Pick raw materials and components for cleanroom compounding.
• Perform in-process checks to ensure 100% accuracy.
• Maintain communication with cleanrooms and Production Specialists for efficient flow.
• Perform component sanitization for items entering cleanrooms.
• Perform final inspection and label batch units.
• Coordinate with Production Specialists and Pharmacists to meet delivery times.
• Assemble boxes and prepare finished products for shipment.
• Manually load and transfer products between pharmacy areas.
• Assist and perform other duties as required.

Skills

GMP knowledge

SOPs knowledge

Communication

Accuracy

Independent work

Teamwork

Pharma experience

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

This is where your work makes a difference.

At Baxter, we believe every person—regardless of who they are or where they are from—deserves 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 job—you will find purpose and pride.

Your Role at Baxter

This is where your careful attention to detail guarantees seamless operations

As a Pharmacy Assistant, you will play a crucial role in our manufacturing team at Baxter Healthcare Corporation. Your responsibility is to ensure the seamless preparation and dispatch of pharmaceutical products, contributing directly to our mission of saving and sustaining lives. You value precision and efficiency, and your dedication to excellence ensures that every product meets our high standards.

You will pick and prepare batch components for cleanrooms, sanitize components, label and package finished products for dispatch. You will also work with supervisors and the wider team to meet daily production and compliance goals. Your accuracy and ability to work independently will be essential.

Your Team

Our team thrives on collaboration and a shared dedication to outstanding performance. You will join a group of dedicated professionals, including Supervisors, Production Specialists, and Pharmacists, all working together to achieve our ambitious goals. We support each other to optimize production flow and ensure that every task is completed with the highest level of precision.

What you'll be doing

• Pick raw materials and components for cleanroom compounding
• Perform in-process checks to ensure 100% accuracy
• Maintain communication with cleanrooms and Production Specialist(s) to ensure efficient production flow
• Perform component sanitization for all items entering cleanrooms
• Perform final inspection and label batch units
• Maintain coordination with Production Specialist(s) and Pharmacists to ensure delivery times are met
• Put together boxes and prepare finished products for shipment
• Manually load and transfer products between pharmacy areas
• Assist and perform other duties as required

What you'll bring

• High school diploma or equivalent experience
• Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) knowledge
• 1-2 years of pharmaceutical manufacturing or related experience
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Good decision-making and organizational skills
• Capability to cover all shifts, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays
• High level of focus on accuracy and a strong commitment to quality
• Strong problem-solving abilities and capacity to operate independently
• Teamwork and collaboration skills
• Ability to lift approximately 30 lbs. regularly throughout the day
• Capacity to perform effectively in a dynamic setting and remain standing for long durations
• Strong computer skills
• Excellent attendance and punctuality history
• Drive and urgency to achieve production deadlines

Join Baxter Healthcare Corporation and become part of a group that is impacting healthcare every day!

Garbing Processes

We understand that 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 salary range for this position is $48,000 - $72,000 annually, which reflects base salary as wellas estimated target payout under the Management Incentive Compensation Plan. Individual pay will be determined based on skills, expertise and experience, and the incentive, which is contingent upon company andindividual performance outcomes.

This posting is for a current existing vacancy within our organization. We are actively seeking qualified candidatesto fill this open position. If you are interviewed for this position, we will advise you within 45 days of the interview as to whether or not you were successful in obtaining the position. Information submitted as part of the job application process will be kept on file for 3 years from the date of submission in accordance with legislative requirements.

As part of our recruitment process, Baxter Corporation may use AI tools to assist screening candidates and assistin evaluating candidate qualifications. All final hiring decisions are made by the hiring manager and recruitmentteam

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

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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