Quality Technician (12-hour nights)

Baxter Healthcare; Round Lake (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401K match

ESPP

Job summary

Baxter Healthcare in Round Lake, IL is seeking a Quality Technician to support Baxter Quality Systems, label copy control, sample management, documentation review, and floor shop oversight.

You will perform inspections, assist with audits, and help ensure product quality across Drug Delivery and Penicillin facilities. Excellent attention to detail and teamwork are required.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Basic science, math, and digital literacy (Word/Excel) are required.
• 6 months of experience in manufacturing/quality preferred.
• Must not be colorblind.

Responsibilities

• Make detailed observations, analyze data, and interpret results.
• Maintain department equipment and inventory for controlled materials.
• Own monthly inventory cycle count initiation and variance follow-up.
• Perform routine inspections as floor shop oversight and in-process quality checks.
• Interact with manufacturing to address quality concerns.
• Conduct process compliance audits to ensure quality standards.

Skills

Basic science

Math

Computer skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Education

HS Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

This is whereyour 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 Technician is responsible for supporting various assignments supporting Baxter quality systems and ensuring label copy control, sample management, documentation review, Oversight floor shop activities, and other quality department functions.

Your team

Baxter is focused on saving and sustaining lives by finding solutions to sophisticated problems. Every single day, the manufacturing team strives to create quality products for our customers—and are sometimes met with unforeseen issues to tackle. The high-caliber talent at Baxter meets these challenges head‑on, as a team, to create products with the customer's needs top‑of‑mind.

We build relationships with each other to get work done.

We provide opportunities for you to continue to learn through training, conferences, certifications, and support for advanced degrees. Growth from role to role or level to level is encouraged and is supported by management to ensure employees are consistently engaged with their work.

What we offer from Day One

• Medical, Dental and Vision coverage

• 160 hours of Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

• 401K match

• Employee Stock Purchase Program

• Paid Parental Leave

• Tuition Reimbursement

What you'll be doing:

• Makes detailed observations, analyzes data, and interprets results.
• Maintains department equipment and inventory levels for controlled materials.
• Owns monthly inventory cycle count initiation and variance follow-up.
• Perform routine inspections as the provider of floor shop oversight, quality checks, and in-process product inspections of finishing product areas.
• Interacts with manufacturing and supervision to address quality process or batch-related concerns.
• Performs process compliance audits of all manufacturing areas to ensure quality of product/process (TIQs) is achieved.
• Performs troubleshooting, works independently, and makes decisions based on general guidance and existing procedural requirements.
• Performs product functional testing in support of equipment validations.
• Identifies process improvements and escalates to Line Operations Supervision and/or Management.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast‑paced environment.

What you'll bring:

• Basic science, math, and computer skills (including Microsoft Word and Excel) are required.
• Good writing, verbal communication, and problem‑solving skills are required.
• Ability to work in a team environment and make independent decisions based on procedural and regulatory requirements
• It is desirable for the candidate to have experience with the requirements of current Good Manufacturing & Documentation Practices inpharma manufacturingfacilities.
• The candidate must be able to work flexible hours in a dynamic environment with minimal direct supervision.
• The ability to work on some weekends is required.
• Will work in both Drug Delivery and Penicillin facilities as needed.
• Overtime may be required to meet the production schedule.
• *** The candidate must not be allergic to penicillin or cephalosporin drugs ***
• 6 months of experience in manufacturing/quality preferred.
• HS Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Basic science, math, and digital literacy (including Microsoft Word and Excel) are required.
• Strong writing and verbal communication abilities, as well as problem solving capabilities are needed.
• Attention to detail and organization are highly desired.
• It is desirable for the candidate to have experience with the requirements of current Good Manufacturing & Documentation Practices in medical devices/pharma manufacturing facilities.
• Be able to work flexible hours in a dynamic environment with minimal direct supervision. Ability to work some Saturdays is required.

• Must not becolorblind
• Visual acuity 20/20Near Vision with or without corrective vision required

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 $44,800 - $61,600 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. 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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