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QC Microbiology Compliance Specialist (24 months)

Req # JR - 179799 Location Alliston, Ontario, Canada Job Category Microbiology Date posted 07/17/2025
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Overview

This is where you make a difference in our patients’ safety. As a member of the Baxter Quality team, you will play an essential part in our mission of saving and sustaining lives. Quality is important throughout the entire product lifecycle and works collaboratively with all areas of the organization. Because Quality touches everything Baxter does, a role in Quality provides many opportunities for growth, learning and a successful career that has a daily impact on people’s lives.

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QC Microbiology Compliance Specialist (24 months)

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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

This is where my hands make life-sustaining products 

You are driven by the knowledge that the products you help make saves and sustain lives. You can move quickly, address questions, and encourage teammates, all while getting quality products out on time. You are calm, positive, and a key part of a fast-paced environment that emphasizes camaraderie and teamwork. As a QC Microbiology Compliance Specialist, you are happiest when you are moving, and we will not disappoint!  

Baxter is known for its speed and high-quality product. Our manufacturing operations are around-the-clock to meet the needs of our customers. Our high-caliber talent works through the challenges at hand while pushing toward meeting client order needs. We are currently looking for a Microbiologist to work a 24-month, full-time contract position on our Day shift (Monday to Friday 8:00h-16:30h EST), at our Alliston facility!

Your team  

Baxter is focused on saving and sustaining lives by manufacturing high-quality products. We strive to create quality products for our customers each day.  

Delivering life-saving products is about getting them right, and attention to detail is how we make sure we meet that challenge. We are a team that supports each other throughout each shift. Working together in a supportive and open culture makes our processes evolve for the better and engages our workforce.  

The following are dress/gowning requirements: safety glasses, safety shoes, ear plugs, jumpsuit, hood, hairnet, beard cover, gloves, isolation mask and boots (additional PPE required when cleaning) 

  • Constant or intermittent exposure to elevated levels of noise 

  • Involves working around equipment, machinery, and belts 

What You'll be Doing:

  • Responsible for coordinating with the Microbiology Manager and Supervisors to ensure compliance to required timelines for the completion of all Microbiology NCRs, CAPAs, OOLs and training.
  • Schedules, coordinates and performs investigations associated with Microbiology data non-conformances with all involved Microbiologists.
  • Determines through observations, in-depth employee interviewing and flow charting, the issues and elements of the process or system which potentially prevent an individual from performing a function correctly or act as a deterrent to the proper performance of the function.
  • Monitors Microbiologists training status to maintain compliance to the training curriculum.
  • Monitors the status of review for the lab to ensure that all records are complete and up to date.
  • Tracks batch release dates to ensure that the lab is on target to meet dates.
  • Performs document changes for the laboratory.
  • Supports completion of CAPA tasks.
  • Tracks all CAPAs to closure ensuring timeliness of all actions including correction/containment, investigation, corrective/preventiveactions/effectiveness and closure.
  • Reviews Corporate Quality Procedures and policies and new/revised Health Canada guidance documents/regulations to ensure local procedures are maintained appropriately.
  • Performs instructor led training with the Microbiologists.

  • Creates trending reports for product results and environmental monitoring.

What You'll Bring:

  • University Degree, Bachelor of Science
  • Experience in writing OOL and/or non-conformance investigations
  • Manufacturing & Quality background
  • Previous experience in a GMP environment
  • Knowledge of GMP, ISO and Regulatory standards
  • 2 – 3 years experience in a pharmaceutical environment
  • Strong understanding of Health Canada GMP and Medical Device Regulations.
  • Thorough knowledge of applicable procedures, specifications, regulations and standards.
  • Strong process and project management capabilities.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills, negotiation skills, ability to work with all levels of the organization.
  • Ability to build strong relationships with internal and external customers.
  • Strong ability to balance multiple priorities.
  • Role model personal accountability for results and integrity and relentless focus on rapid and disciplined action.
  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills and critical thinking abilities.
  • Intermediate to Advanced proficiency in Word, Excel, Powerpoint.
  • Must interpret regulations and standards based on good quality practices and good business requirements.
  • Must be able to build good relationships with internal and external customers.
  • Maintain technical expertise and method/procedure knowledge to support good decision making.
  • Maintain quality and patient safety first while recognizing the importance of good business decisions.

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