Quality Lab Supervisor - Chemistry

Baxter Healthcare; Round Lake (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated laboratory supervisor to join their team. This role involves overseeing the daily operations of a laboratory, ensuring compliance with stringent quality and regulatory standards, and fostering a culture of safety and efficiency. You will lead a team, implement testing protocols, and contribute to innovative healthcare solutions that impact lives globally. If you have a passion for science and a commitment to excellence, this opportunity offers a chance to make a meaningful difference in the healthcare sector while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Educational Assistance Programs

Paid Time Off

Childcare Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Commuting Benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of experience in the healthcare industry required.
• Knowledge of quality and regulatory requirements for labs.

Responsibilities

• Support daily laboratory operations and workflow control.
• Ensure compliance with FDA, GLP, QSR, and cGMP regulations.
• Supervise laboratory safety measures and employee training.

Skills

Laboratory Operations

Supervisory Skills

Interpersonal Communication

Quality and Regulatory Compliance

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry

Related Science with Chemistry Coursework

Tools

Laboratory Equipment

Job description

This is where you save and sustain lives

At Baxter, we are deeply connected by our mission. No matter your role at Baxter, your work makes a positive impact on people around the world. You’ll feel a sense of purpose throughout the organization, as we know our work improves outcomes for millions of patients.

Baxter’s products and therapies are found in almost every hospital worldwide, in clinics and in the home. For over 85 years, we have pioneered significant medical innovations that transform healthcare.

Together, we create a place where we are happy, successful and inspire each other. This is where you can do your best work.

Join us at the intersection of saving and sustaining lives— where your purpose accelerates our mission.

Your role at Baxter

The Position encompasses the biological, chemical and physical analyses of pharmaceutical products (biologics and drugs) through all stages of the manufacturing process from incoming raw materials to finished goods, and environmental monitoring programs.

This is a 1st shift position but will be required to work on weekends to support training of analysts and to support projects and/or production, as required.

A candidate must not be allergic to Penicillin and Cephalosporin or their related products and /or materials.

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.

What you'll bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, or related science with Chemistry coursework, and 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.

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.

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.

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.