QC Analyst (Microbiology)

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.

We are looking for talented QC Analysts to join our Baxter Thetford plant, working closely with production teams, reporting into the QC Manager. You will be responsible for Microbiological testing of products, before they are released, alongside additional responsibilities, such as supporting investigations, non-conformities and duties detailed below.

You will be working in a busy environment ensuring products are released in a timely manner complying with Baxter standards and GMP guidelines.

You will work Monday – Friday rotating shifts of 06:00-14:00 and 14:00-22:00 & we offer a competitive salary and shift allowance as well as some fantastic benefits listed below.

•            25 days annual leave + bank holidays

•            Employee discount scheme

•            Blue light card

•            Progression opportunities

•            Subsidised canteen

•            Westfield healthcare

•            Up to 8% pension contribution

•            Employee assistance programme

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Make detailed observations, documents results and perform data analysis
• Provide assistance to management in investigating out of specs and trend results for microbiological data
• Create/Revise SOPs, Laboratory records, logs and other related documents
• Contribute ideas and suggestions to improve standard laboratory techniques, improve protocols, processes and equipment
• Identify and develop corrective actions for out of compliance issues
• Perform microbiological validations as needed for products and processes
• Assist in reviewing the data and support timely product release
• Well versed with knowledge and understanding of current standards and methods pertaining to microbiology, sterility assurance, bioburdens, environmental monitoring, water testing, validations and other testing related to microbiology in drug and device industry

Qualifications

• Science degree/ Qualification in Microbiology or relevant Science
• Knowledgeable with regards to GMP and have a GMP background within the pharmaceutical industry
• Experienced with Quality Control/Microbiological testing techniques and industry best practice
• Sterility Testing experience ideal
• Knowledgeable with regards to continuous improvement techniques and root cause analysis techniques
• Have experience in test and equipment validation

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