Quality Associate I — Quality Compliance

Baxter International; Round Lake (IL); Presencial; USD 68.000 - 94.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health and dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan with company匹配

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Paid time off 20–35 days

Descripción de la vacante

Baxter International in Round Lake, IL, is seeking a Quality Systems & Compliance Associate to support Quality Management System processes and regulatory readiness.

You will handle quality records, investigations, audits, and training across quality programs, contributing to compliance and operational excellence. This developmental role emphasizes documentation, collaboration, and timely, accurate record-keeping to protect patients and products.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, or equivalent regulated-industry experience.
• 0-2 years in Quality, Compliance, pharma/medical device, or related areas.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail for documentation.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines with proper escalation.
• Strong written and verbal communication across teams and functions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsabilidades

• Support QMS processes by maintaining records and assisting with changes, CAPAs, complaints, and audits.
• Enter, update, review, and manage information in electronic quality systems.
• Gather documentation and evidence for investigations and compliance activities.
• Track action items, training, and record status, flag delays or risks.
• Prepare data for dashboards, management reviews, trend reports, and inspections.
• Coordinate documentation for internal, customer, and regulatory audits.

Conocimientos

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, Pharmacy, Life Sciences, Quality, Business, or related field

Herramientas

TrackWise

MS Office Suite

Descripción del empleo

This is whereyour 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

As a Quality Systems & Compliance Associate, you will provide flexible support across Quality Systems, Compliance, Investigations, and related quality programs. Rather than focusing on a single specialty area, you will gain exposure to a variety of quality processes that are essential to maintaining regulatory compliance and operational excellence.

In this developmental role, you will support quality records, documentation, investigations, audits, reporting, training, and improvement initiatives while learning how quality systems work together to protect patients, products, and business performance. Success will be measured through accuracy, attention to detail, effective collaboration, and your ability to contribute to quality processes that support Baxter's commitment to excellence.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Support Quality Management System (QMS) processes by maintaining records, tracking activities, and assisting with change controls, CAPAs, complaints, nonconformances, audits, and other quality programs.
• Enter, update, review, and manage information within electronic quality systems, ensuring records remain accurate, complete, timely, and inspection ready.
• Gather documentation, training records, manufacturing records, and other objective evidence to support investigations, audits, compliance activities, and quality decisions.
• Track action items, due dates, training completions, and record status while proactively communicating potential delays or risks.
• Compile, verify, and organize quality data used for dashboards, management reviews, trend reports, inspections, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support internal, customer, corporate, and regulatory audits by coordinating documentation, preparing evidence packages, and assisting with inspection readiness activities.
• Contribute to process improvements, documentation updates, training coordination, and cross-functional projects that strengthen quality system effectiveness.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, Pharmacy, Life Sciences, Quality, Business, or a related field preferred; Associate degree with relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and regulated-industry experience may be considered.
• 0-2 years of experience in Quality, Compliance, pharmaceutical manufacturing, medical device manufacturing, laboratory operations, engineering, document control, training, or another regulated environment.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accurate documentation.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, follow established procedures, meet deadlines, and escalation concerns when appropriate.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and functions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Willingness and ability to learn new quality processes, systems, and regulatory requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Foundational knowledge of cGMP regulations, Good Documentation Practices (GDP), quality systems, or data integrity principles.
• Experience supporting document control, training administration, investigations, audits, compliance activities, or quality reporting.
• Exposure to regulated manufacturing environments such as pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, food, or related industries.
• Familiarity with electronic Quality Management Systems (eQMS) such as TrackWise or similar platforms.
• Experience supporting continuous improvement projects, process mapping activities, or quality metrics reporting.

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 employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. The estimated base salary for this position is $68,000 - $93,500 annually. The estimated salary is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position. We may pay more or less than the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based on location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors. This position may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses. For questions about this, our pay philosophy, and available benefits,

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

US Benefits at Baxter (except for Puerto Rico)

This is where your well-being matters. Baxter offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles. Our health and wellbeing benefits include medical and dental coverage that start on day one, as well as insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance. Financial and retirement benefits include the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount, and the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching. We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts, educational assistance programs, and time-off benefits such as paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service, family and medical leaves of absence, and paid parental leave. Additional benefits include commuting benefits, the Employee Discount Program, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare benefits. Join us and enjoy the competitive compensation and benefits we offer to our employees. For additional information regarding Baxter US Benefits, please speak with your recruiter or visit our Benefits site: Benefits | Baxter

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.

Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal

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.

25212 W Illinois Route 120 RL/Drug|Round Lake, IL 60073|United States of America