Senior Quality & Compliance Lab Manager

Baxter International Inc.; Cleveland (MS); On-site; USD 136,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental benefits

Life insurance

401(k) with company matching

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Baxter International Inc. is seeking an experienced Quality Manager to oversee Chemistry and Microbiology laboratories, ensuring product quality and regulatory conformance.

The role requires leading a team, managing quality systems, and driving continuous improvement in a regulated manufacturing environment. The incumbent will interface with regulators, coordinate QA activities, and mentor staff to sustain high standards of safety and performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Science with a biology/microbiology concentration.
• Minimum 10 years in Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 7 years in a cGMP-regulated industry.
• Experience with environmental monitoring and contamination control in a regulated environment.
• Knowledge of microbiology testing techniques and regulatory standards (USP/FDA/ISO).
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee chemistry and microbiology labs and ensure product quality and compliance with cGMP.
• Interface with regulators during inspections and manage quality systems procedures.
• Lead continuous improvement projects to enhance quality, reliability, and cost efficiency.
• Coordinate with QA and Lab Services to maintain operations and budgets.
• Develop and mentor Quality Control staff and ensure timely product release.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Interpersonal/negotiation

Quality systems

Education

Science degree (Biology/Microbiology)

Job description

Baxter International Inc. is seeking an experienced Quality Manager to oversee Chemistry and Microbiology laboratories, ensuring product quality and regulatory conformance.

The role requires leading a team, managing quality systems, and driving continuous improvement in a regulated manufacturing environment. The incumbent will interface with regulators, coordinate QA activities, and mentor staff to sustain high standards of safety and performance.