Quality Lab Supervisor,

Baxter International Inc.; Round Lake (IL); In loco; USD 80.000 - 110.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Health insurance

401(k) plan

ESPP

Paid time off

Descrizione del lavoro

Baxter International Inc. in the United States is seeking a Quality Lab Supervisor to oversee daily lab operations, ensuring timely and accurate testing of raw materials, in-process samples, finished products, and environmental monitoring.

You will lead laboratory personnel, maintain compliance with FDA, cGMP, GLP, USP, and drive data integrity, safety, calibration, and continuous improvement to support product quality and manufacturing success.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related science with chemistry coursework.
• 4-6 years in the healthcare industry.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements for pharmaceutical labs.
• Strong supervisory and interpersonal skills.

Mansioni

• Provide daily operation support for laboratory workflow and testing.
• Supervise safety measures and personnel performance.
• Ensure timely completion of testing and adherence to SOPs.
• Implement quality and regulatory requirements (FDA, GLP, cGMP, USP).
• Maintain data integrity and documentation in the lab.
• Train staff and make staffing decisions.

Conoscenze

Supervisory

Lab operations

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Formazione

Bachelor's in Chemistry

Strumenti

Laboratory equipment

Descrizione del lavoro

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.

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

The Quality Lab Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the laboratory, ensuring the timely and accurate testing of raw materials, in-process samples, finished pharmaceutical products, and environmental monitoring samples. This role leads and develops laboratory personnel while maintaining compliance with FDA, cGMP, GLP, USP, and other regulatory requirements. The supervisor drives operational excellence by ensuring data integrity, laboratory safety, equipment reliability, staff training, and continuous improvement initiatives that support product quality, regulatory compliance, and manufacturing success

What You'll Be Doing

• 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.

Work Environment / Working Conditions

• This position requires work in a facility that manufactures penicillin products; therefore, candidates Must not be allergic to Penicillin and Cephalosporin or their related products and /or materials.
• May be required to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Exposure to pharmaceutical materials, chemicals, and manufacturing environments.

What You'll Bring

• 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.

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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