Spec, IT - R&D Lab Applications

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This position will have primary responsibility for supporting system owners with the generation and management of IT related documents for instrument qualification and computerized system validation process to ensure compliance with the associated regulations. These activities will focus on IT related functions involved with laboratory Analytical Instruments utilized in the engineering, chemistry, and information technology areas for Baxter R&D. All activities must be performed in compliance with internal Baxter Quality System procedures.

What you'll be doing

This position is responsible for supporting IT related functions as applicable to Analytical Instruments per Baxter Quality System procedures. With minimal oversight by senior team member or manager, the incumbent will:

• Support IT related activities for all laboratory systems including Atomic Absorption, Gas Chromatography, Liquid Chromatographs, Mass Specs, Electron Microscopes, NMR's, Engineering and Infuscale systems.
• Apply knowledge or quickly learn cGXPs, relevant SOP curriculum, routine project procedures, project management, and other training as appropriate.
• Serve as IT project lead with projects of intermediate scope and cross-functional teams.
• Set up and install/upgrade new PC's when needed for lab equipment.
• Support IT functions for the qualification of new equipment.
• Coordinate system change control requests and re-qualification activities, as well as manage systems retirements and periodic reviews.
• Support R&D labs in Bengaluru and Ahmadabad plant that contain Validated Systems.
• Provide troubleshooting support for R&D labs as needs arise.
• Internal & ISO Audit support for QA related queries.
• Troubleshoot standalone Workstation application issues & coordinated with vendor for technical issues.
• Server Infrastructure Qualification for RnD IT applications.
• Support Active Directory and Data Integrity project.
• Configuration and administration of RnD IT applications for data backup, archival, audit trail, access control using software like OpenLab, Compliance Builder, Acronis etc.
• Perform System Administrator duties for Agilent OpenLab ECM, Xybion Compliance Builder, Acronis, Winlock.
• Provide guidance to R&D teams on Lab system setup and validation needs.
• Monitor the Service Now Help Desk ticketing system for any App related issues.
• Performs IT-related technical reviews of validation package deliverables.
• Support all Windows Operating Systems, including XP, Windows 7, 8, and 10.
• Support Macintosh as well as PC based systems.
• Management and archival of all software and/or hardware for approved package documents.
• Identify opportunities for application rationalization effort across all Baxter labs.

What you'll bring

• Solid understanding of IT functions related to the instrument qualification process within Med Tech or Pharma industry.
• Direct Med Tech or Pharma industry experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels in verbal and written form, including technical/business writing.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently or in teams.
• Bachelor's Degree with 6 years related experience within a pharmaceutical, Medtech or related industry.

Reasonable Accommodations

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