Pharma Quality Lab Lead - GMP & Compliance

Baxter International Inc.; Round Lake (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage from day 1

401(k) plan with company match

Paid holidays and PTO 20–35 days

Job summary

Baxter International Inc. is seeking a Quality Lab Supervisor to oversee daily lab operations, ensuring timely and accurate testing of materials and environmental monitoring in a pharmaceutical manufacturing setting.

The role leads laboratory personnel, maintains data integrity, and drives compliance with FDA, cGMP, GLP, USP, and related requirements to support product quality and manufacturing success. Strong supervisory and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry or related science.
• 4–6 years of healthcare industry experience.
• Knowledge of lab instrumentation including HPLC, UV, IR, GC and mass spectrometry.
• Excellent supervisory and interpersonal skills; ability to communicate with staff and managers.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily laboratory operations support and control workflow.
• Conduct performance development discussions with direct reports and document progress.
• Supervise safety measures in the laboratory.
• Ensure timely completion of all testing and project work.
• Implement quality and regulatory requirements (FDA, GLP, cGMP, USP) and SOPs.
• Mentor and develop laboratory analysts through coaching and training.

Skills

Supervisory leadership

Interpersonal communication

Communication with staff and managers

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry

Tools

HPLC

UV

IR

GC

Mass spectrometry

Job description

Baxter International Inc. is seeking a Quality Lab Supervisor to oversee daily lab operations, ensuring timely and accurate testing of materials and environmental monitoring in a pharmaceutical manufacturing setting.

The role leads laboratory personnel, maintains data integrity, and drives compliance with FDA, cGMP, GLP, USP, and related requirements to support product quality and manufacturing success. Strong supervisory and communication skills are essential.