Quality Lab Associate II

Zvh; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Paid holidays & PTO 20–35 days

Job summary

Baxter is hiring a Quality Associate II to drive quality into product development and manufacturing. You will navigate internal processes, train peers, and ensure safety and quality in a fast-paced environment.

You will apply knowledge of cGXPs, SOPs, and project procedures while leading cross-functional teams on particle analysis and non-conformance resolution. A BS degree and hands-on lab experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level science/engineering/math degree required.
• Experience in quality labs, microbiology or sterility assurance preferred.
• Ability to communicate clearly at all levels, written and verbally.
• Proficient in Word and Excel; direct industry knowledge helpful.

Responsibilities

• Applies knowledge or quickly learns cGXPs, relevant SOP curriculum, routine project procedures, project management, and other training as appropriate.
• Performs a variety of projects/studies 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, 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 documentation in support of projects.
• Able to prioritize workload and tasks.

Skills

Communication skills

Independent or team work

Membrane filtration experience

FTIR experience

Microscopy experience

Verbal and written business writing

Education

BS Degree in Science, Engineering or Math

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

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. 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)

• 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.
• 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.

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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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, let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.

No matter your role at Baxter, your talent, skills, and time has a direct impact on people's lives. Since 1931, we have been at the forefront of innovation by bringing smarter, more personalized care to patients around the world. Now, we're more determined than ever to make a lasting impact as we are redefining healthcare delivery across the care journey. Our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives motivates us as we create a culture in which each of us can succeed. This is where you belong.