Quality Lab Associate I

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 Microbiology Quality Lab Associate I performs sophisticated routine and non-routine sampling and processes samples in support of the Microbiology department. This position reports to a Microbiology Supervisor.

What you’ll be doing:

• Performs testing (bioburden, sterility, growth promotion, etc.) on finished products and in-process samples.
• Documents and processes samples in a Laboratory environment.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities.
• Enter test data into Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
• Investigates and authors Microbiology investigations.
• Performs investigational work in support of out of specification samples, using training and scientific method to identify root cause and corrective actions.

What you’ll bring:

• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook and the ability to use enterprise software (examples include: JDE, BPLM, Pilgrim, Trackwise, etc.)
• Previous experience working in a GMP regulated environment preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree required in a science-related field, preferably Microbiology.

Physical / Safety Requirements:

• Must be able to wear applicable Personal Protective Equipment.
• Position requires sitting or standing for long hours.
• Use of hands and fingers to manipulate office equipment is required
• Position requires handling of laboratory chemicals.
• Must be able to gown qualify for Grade A/B area.
• Duties may require overtime work, including nights and weekends

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 our employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. To that end, this position has a salary range of $52,800 to $132,000 and also includes an annual incentive bonus. The above range represents the expected salary range for this position. The actual salary may vary based upon several factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills/experience, time in the role, business line, and geographic/office location.

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The successful candidate for this job may be required to verify that he or she has been vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to reasonable accommodations for individuals with medical conditions or religious beliefs that prevent vaccination, and in accordance with applicable law.

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