Quality Lab Associate II - Micro ID (7:00am-7:00pm)
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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Success Profile
What makes a successful Quality team member at Baxter? Take a look at some of the top traits we’re looking for and see if you’re a fit.
- Detail Oriented
- Continuous Learner
- Courageous
- Collaborative
- Critical Thinker
- Influential
Quality Lab Associate II - Micro ID (7:00am-7:00pm)
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 your creativity addresses challenges
Responsible for reading plates for EM, Bioburden, and special project testing and recording test results. Performs additional microbiological testing as needed.
Your Team at Baxter
Within Quality, every role makes a difference. Products that Baxter makes are shipped worldwide for patients in need. Whether it's building a new process from scratch or facing a never-before-seen production hurdle, individuals within Quality are given the trust and opportunity to bring creativity to the table. Regardless of your specific role with a product, it is sure to touch a portion of our global operation.
The mission of Baxter is to save and sustain lives. This mission is embedded into everything we do. This means if there is a decision to be made where quantity and quality are at odds, we will always choose quality. Our patients come first, always.
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
- Operate lab equipment such as laminar flow hoods, autoclave, incubators, and other equipment
- Read plates and enter test results and other data into LIMS
- Initiate paperwork for microbial out of limit investigations and provide needed information to Investigators
- Perform monthly safety audits
- Sustain a clean and safe work environment applying 6S principles
- Perform growth promotion testing and media sterility verification; release media in BLAS and LIMS
- Approve paperwork including Microbial Identification forms, media production, growth tests, and incubator logs
- Assist in assimilating the monthly Microbial Identification report
- Prepare media used for microbiological testing such as TSA and TSB
- Perform Thermal Death Time testing
- Responsible for general housekeeping of Laboratory
What you'll bring
- B.S. degree in Microbiology, Biology, or related science
- 0-2 years of experience; minimum 1 year experience in Pharmaceutical/Medical Device industry preferred
- Computer literate/knowledge of Microsoft office applications (Word, Excel)
- Familiarity with quality based computer systems such as LIMS
- Attention to detail and ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a timely manner
- Must have a basic understanding of laboratory instrumentation and equipment such as laminar flow hoods, autoclaves, incubators
- Good documentation skills and knowledge of GDPs (Good Documentation Practices)
- Knowledge of aseptic sampling and testing techniques and microbiological testing according to FDA, cGMP, GLPs and USP testing methodology
- Able to communicate optimally with supervisors and peers
- Knowledge of aseptic technique and microbiological testing according to FDA, cGMP, GLPs and USP testing methodology
- Must be experienced in implementing general microbiology procedures
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs
Other Duties as Assigned
This job description is not crafted to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Overtime is worked as needed.
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.
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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