Quality Lab Supervisor: Lead QA & Regulatory Compliance

Baxter International; Round Lake (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) or retirement benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Baxter International seeks a Quality Lab Supervisor to oversee daily laboratory operations, ensuring timely and accurate testing of materials, in-process samples, and finished products. You will lead staff, maintain FDA, cGMP, GLP, USP compliance, and drive continuous improvement in data integrity and safety.

Responsibilities include implementing testing standards, staff development, SOP maintenance, and coordinating with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain to mitigate risks

Qualifications

• The candidate holds a chemistry degree with regulatory knowledge.
• Experience in pharmaceutical lab operations and compliance with FDA/cGMP/USP.
• Strong supervisory and interpersonal skills with data integrity focus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily lab operations and testing of materials and products.
• Lead and develop laboratory personnel while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
• Ensure data integrity, safety, and instrument maintenance programs.
• Review records, investigations, and test results for accuracy and traceability.
• Mentor analysts and coordinate cross-functional testing priorities and timelines.

Skills

Chemistry knowledge

Laboratory supervision

Instrument troubleshooting

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry

Tools

HPLC

UV

IR

GC

Mass spectrometry

Job description

Baxter International seeks a Quality Lab Supervisor to oversee daily laboratory operations, ensuring timely and accurate testing of materials, in-process samples, and finished products. You will lead staff, maintain FDA, cGMP, GLP, USP compliance, and drive continuous improvement in data integrity and safety.

Responsibilities include implementing testing standards, staff development, SOP maintenance, and coordinating with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain to mitigate risks