Quality Microbiology Lab Associate I

Baxter Healthcare; Round Lake, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off 20-35 days

Job summary

Baxter is seeking a Quality Lab Associate to support microbiology operations at the Round Lake, IL facility. You will conduct biological testing on materials and products, manage environmental monitoring, and ensure data integrity and adherence to cGMP standards.

The role is first shift, Tuesday–Saturday, with occasional off-shift and holiday work. Collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential to deliver safe, high-quality pharmaceutical products.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in microbiology or equivalent with biology/microbiology lab coursework and 0-2 years lab experience.
• Proficient in LIMS (laboratory information management systems).
• Knowledge of GLP and pharmaceutical aseptic processing cGMP requirements is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in cross-functional teams to improve production quality and efficiency.
• Perform biological testing on raw materials, in-process and final products, and environmental samples.
• Maintain clean, safe lab area and comply with cGMP/sOPs.

Skills

LIMS

Biology basics

Detail oriented

Multitasking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in microbiology

Tools

SAS

pH meter

Autoclave

Job description

Baxter is seeking a Quality Lab Associate to support microbiology operations at the Round Lake, IL facility. You will conduct biological testing on materials and products, manage environmental monitoring, and ensure data integrity and adherence to cGMP standards.

The role is first shift, Tuesday–Saturday, with occasional off-shift and holiday work. Collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential to deliver safe, high-quality pharmaceutical products.