Quality Supervisor, QC Chem

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Join us at the intersection of saving and sustaining lives— where your purpose accelerates our mission. 

JOB PURPOSE:

Supervise, Coordinates and evaluates chemical laboratory workload. Provides technical support to the chemistry laboratory personnel.  Performs chemistry laboratory schedule and tests to avoid delay in the release of the product, assuring a quality and safety work.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinates the duties for laboratory analysts.

• Responsible to achieving accurate laboratory testing results lies with the analyst who is performing the test.

• Should be aware of potential problems that could occur during the testing process and should watch for problems that could create inaccurate results.

• Approves and reviews documents, assures that the Department complies with internal and external regulations and standards.

• Performs any work to avoid the delay in the release of the product.

• Generates, reviews and approves documentation in accordance with current Good Documentations Practices (cGDP’s)'s and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP's).

• Should be able to work on special projects as assigned. Complies with the established milestones for projects.

• Audits chemical test procedures and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) in the laboratory.

• Informs to Senior Technician to requests and order all materials required in the laboratory on a timely basis to assure an efficient performance of the laboratory.

• Prepares monthly, quarterly and annual reports for the chemical laboratory indicators.

• Performs statistical data evaluation as needed (eg. Water Analysis, etc.)

• Supports training activities in SOP's and changes, when required.

• Participates in any coordination/revise any data revision related to qualification studies related to existing or new product, stock number.

• Support Analyst in the work coordination and review of qualification studies.

• Must measure and control Chemical Indicators.

• Sanitize the work areas before and after operations.

• Must keep the work area in the cleanest and order conditions.

• Participate in chemistry lab audit and other departmental area.

• Should be able to work within minimum supervision.

• Should be able to work at any shift and extra hours when it’s required. Should be able to work with many projects and handle multiple tasks at the same time.

• Team worked oriented.

• Performs internal audits to areas of responsibility and document findings and suggestions to improve processes.

• Performs laboratory Investigations, when requested.

• EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree (B. S.) in Chemistry; five years related experience; or a combination of 3 years of experience in a laboratory area in the manufacturing or industrial company and Master’s degree in sciences. Chemist License and Certification; working knowledge of all areas of the chemical laboratory (Initial, Raw Material, In Process, Finals, Water Analysis).

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

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