Pharma Quality Lab Supervisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Job summary

Baxter International Inc. in the United States is seeking a Quality Lab Supervisor to oversee daily lab operations, ensure timely and accurate testing of materials and products, and lead a team to maintain data integrity and regulatory compliance.

You will drive safety, calibrate equipment, train staff, implement SOPs, and support continuous improvement in a cGMP environment, with opportunities to contribute to product quality and manufacturing success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, or related science with Chemistry coursework.
• 4-6 years of experience in the healthcare industry.
• Must know operating and troubleshooting procedures for lab equipment, as well as, quality and regulatory requirements pertinent to pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturing labs.
• Must possess excellent supervisory and interpersonal skills and be able to communicate with subordinates, peers, and managers.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for daily operation of the laboratory and control of workflow. Implement testing standards and policies.
• Supervise safety measures of laboratory. Assist personnel and enhance their performance.
• Ensure completion of all testing, including special project / protocol testing in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Assist in implementing quality and regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA, GLP, QSR, cGMP, and USP rules and guidelines), and ensure compliance with testing SOPs and specifications.
• Monitor the testing techniques and accuracy of all records and documentation in the laboratory.
• Participate in pro-active functions that impact production, increase efficiency, solve problems, generate cost savings, improve quality, and provide new product support.
• Ensure employees are properly trained. Make appropriate staffing decisions.
• Prepare, review and revise, as required, SOPs and specifications.
• Ensure equipment maintenance and calibration, and internal audits are performed on schedule.

Skills

Lab supervision

Regulatory compliance

Quality assurance

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Experience in healthcare industry

Tools

Lab equipment

GMP systems

Job description

Baxter International Inc. in the United States is seeking a Quality Lab Supervisor to oversee daily lab operations, ensure timely and accurate testing of materials and products, and lead a team to maintain data integrity and regulatory compliance.

You will drive safety, calibrate equipment, train staff, implement SOPs, and support continuous improvement in a cGMP environment, with opportunities to contribute to product quality and manufacturing success.