Quality Lab Associate II,

Baxter International Inc.; Marion (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental

401(k) + ESPP

Paid time off

Job summary

Baxter International Inc. is seeking a Quality Associate II in the United States to support quality laboratories and production processes. You will apply complex procedures, train peers when needed, and ensure safety and quality are maintained across projects.

The role emphasizes teamwork, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to drive improvements while maintaining rigorous standards. Competitive salary and benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• BS degree in science, engineering or math and relevant lab experience.

Responsibilities

• Applies knowledge or quickly learn cGXPs, SOP curriculum, routine project procedures and other training.
• Performs projects in Product/Process, investigations, and projects to support Manufacturing Operations.
• Serves as project lead with projects of intermediate scope and cross-functional teams.
• Qualifying, maintaining, and troubleshooting particle analysis equipment.
• Reviewing and evaluating non-conformances, performing root cause analysis and proposing corrective actions.
• Generating and updating procedures, work instructions, test methods, and test protocols/reports.
• Works with different functional groups and producing appropriate documentation in support of projects.
• Able to prioritize workload and tasks.

Skills

BS Degree in Science, Engineering or  

2+ years experience in quality labs

Effective communication

MS Word & Excel

Direct industry knowledge

Team work/independence

FTIR & microscopy

Education

BS Degree in Science, Engineering or Math

Tools

Membrane filtration for particle analysis

FTIR

Microscopy

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 creativity addresses challenges

You are creative, thorough, and a heads-down do-er. You embrace a challenge and truly apply the collaborative powers of your team to produce great results. You are motivated by work that is never the same from one day to the next. As a Quality Associate II, you are unafraid of navigating through necessary internal processes to facilitate a product you deeply believe in. You can absorb and act on complex procedures and data and train your team or peers if needed. You take pride in getting things done quickly without sacrificing safety or quality.

Your Team at Baxter

Within Quality, every role makes a difference. Products that Baxter makes are shipped worldwide for patients in need. Whether it's building a new process from scratch or facing a never-before-seen production hurdle, individuals within Quality are given the trust and opportunity to bring creativity to the table. Regardless of your specific role, it is sure to touch a portion of our global operation.

The mission of Baxter is to save and sustain lives. This mission is embedded into everything we do. This means if there is a decision to be made where quantity and quality are at odds, we will always choose quality. Our patients come first, always.

The Quality function values both working together as a team and independently. We draw energy from working in a plant or an office where there are opportunities to collaborate. As the company evolves, so does the way our team approaches work as it strives to create top-of-the-line products.

We build relationships with each other to get work done. Building these relationships is easy because we all share common traits of being reliable, ethical, and caring. We lean on our colleagues for their expertise and hold each other accountable. We feel empowered to speak up when there's a new insight or opportunity to improve something. This open dialog builds trust within the team and helps create a better product for our customers.

What You'll Be Doing

• Applies knowledge or quickly learn cGXPs, relevant SOP curriculum, routine project procedures, project management, and other training as appropriate
• Performs a variety of projects/studies in areas that may include Product/Process, investigations, as well as projects/studies to support Manufacturing Operations
• Serves as project lead with projects of intermediate scope and cross-functional teams
• Qualifying, maintaining, and troubleshooting particle analysis equipment
• Reviewing and evaluating non-conformances, performing root cause analysis, and proposing corrective/preventive actions
• Generating and updating procedures, work instructions, test methods, and test protocols/reports
• Works with different functional groups and producing appropriate documentation in support of projects
• Able to prioritize workload and tasks

What You'll Bring

• BS Degree in Science, Engineering or Math
• 2+ years experience in quality laboratories, microbiology or sterility assurance
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels in verbal and written form, including technical/business writing
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel, computer software
• Direct industry knowledge
• Ability to work independently or in teams
• Previous experience with membrane filtration for particle analysis
• Prior experience with FTIR and microscopy preferred

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 $80,000 - $110,000 annually. The estimated range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position. We may pay more or less than of the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based on upon 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, please speak to the recruiter if you decide to apply and are selected for an interview.

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 well-being 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.

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