Microbiology Quality Lab Analyst I – Make an Impact

Regulatory Jobs; Marion (NC); On-site; USD 68,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision coverage

Paid Time Off

401K match

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Baxter in the United States is seeking a Quality Lab Analyst I to perform microbiological testing independently and own defined tasks supporting data integrity, contamination control, and investigation readiness.

You will join the Quality team where responsibilities include media preparation, verifications, investigations, audits, SOP updates, and training of technicians while upholding GMP and cleanroom standards.

Qualifications

• BS in Microbiology, Biology, or related science required.
• Min 1 year microbial lab experience or 5+ years microbiology lab experience with completed training.
• Follow SOPs and GDP with minimal supervision.
• Experience with LIMS and TrackWise.

Responsibilities

• Perform microbiological testing independently across assigned laboratory.
• Own defined task areas including media preparation, expiration checks, GPT, EM route execution, inventory and housekeeping assignments.
• Complete required verifications (e.g., 200% checks, media release, EM data).
• Initiate microbial OOL notifications and documentation.
• Support investigations through checklist completion and data provision.
• Own EMW and NCR investigation records.
• Participate in internal audits, safety inspections, and cleanroom assessments.
• Support SOP updates and document changes.
• Train Quality Laboratory Technicians on assigned tasks.
• Enforce contamination control practices within owned tasks.
• Identify and elevate emerging contamination risks.

Skills

SOPs & GDP

Attention to detail

Aseptic technique

LIMS TrackWise

Communication

Education

BS in Microbiology, Biology, or related science

Tools

LIMS

TrackWise

Job description

Baxter in the United States is seeking a Quality Lab Analyst I to perform microbiological testing independently and own defined tasks supporting data integrity, contamination control, and investigation readiness.

You will join the Quality team where responsibilities include media preparation, verifications, investigations, audits, SOP updates, and training of technicians while upholding GMP and cleanroom standards.