Metrology/Calibration coordinator

Vantive: A New Company Built On Our Legacy

Baxter is on a journey to separate our ~$5B Kidney Care segment into a standalone company. Vantive* will build on our nearly 70-year legacy in acute therapies and home and in-center dialysis to provide best-in-class care to the people we serve. We believe Vantive will not only build our leadership in the kidney care space, it will also offer meaningful work to those who join us.

At Vantive, you will become part of a community of people who are focused, courageous and don’t settle for the mediocre. Each of us are driven to help improve patients’ lives worldwide. Join us as we revolutionize kidney care and other vital organ support.

*Completion of the proposed separation of Kidney Care from Baxter into a standalone company (to be named Vantive) remains subject to the satisfaction of customary conditions.

Your Role:

The Metrology/Calibration coordinator is responsible for leading all aspects of the calibration program at the Plymouth, MN (PRC)site. This includes helping other associates with gauging needs and requests. Also maintaining the calibration records, documentation, and local work instructions to ensure compliance to Baxter and industry standards.

What you'll be doing

• Apply measurement science to handle calibration of measurement and test equipment in various areas: electrical, dimensional, optical, physical, mechanical, environmental, etc., based on analysis of measurement considerations, desired metrological characteristics and applicable authoritative standards.
• Collaborate with R&D Engineers and Quality to establish calibration specifications.
• Represent the calibration program perspective for measurement and process.
• Coordinate internal team members and external calibration provider to plan and schedule onsite and offsite calibrations. Responsible for ensuring the use of approved suppliers, acquiring quotes, and creating PO’s as vital.
• Coordinate calibration scheduling, equipment implementation to meet established schedules.
• Maintain and update the calibration management system with current equipment status, location, and ensuring equipment is in a state of control.
• Check out calibrated equipment to end users. Perform technical approval of supplier calibration certificates, reviewing data and confirming approved ranges are calibrated, and accuracy met, Before returning to service.
• Initiate and track reports for instrument changes and out of tolerance conditions.
• Support the instrument owner with investigations as needed.
• Develop and maintain local Plymouth calibration procedures. Participate as calibration SME in audits, providing process support and documentation. Responsible for routine data collection, metrological reliability analysis, and metrics reporting.
• Provide remote support to Global Metrology. Perform review of calibration work, supplier certificates, or validation documents.
• Ship out / receive packages when needed.
• Purchasing support and PO creation.

What you will bring:

• Knowledgeable of measurement science and Metrology systems.
• Familiarity with Calibration Software Databases.
• Experience in FDA regulated environment. Working knowledge of Metrology-related standards (ISO/IEC 17025, ANSI/NCSL Z540.3, etc.) and industry standards (CFR, ISO 13485).
• Ability to lead the calibration program independently.

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelors or Associates Degree in a technical discipline or equivalent with 6+ years’ experience in a calibration related field.
• Knowledge of crucial Metrology principles.
• Practicing knowledge of measurement science or equipment validation.
• Experience in an FDA regulated environment.

Baxter is committed to supporting the needs for flexibility in the workplace. We do so through our flexible workplace policy which includes a minimum of 3 days a week onsite. This policy provides the benefits of connecting and collaborating in-person in support of our Mission.

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 employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. The estimated base salary for this position is $60,000 to $82,500 annually. The estimated range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position. We may pay more or less than of the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based on upon location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors. This position may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses. For questions about this, our pay philosophy, and available benefits, please speak to the recruiter if you decide to apply and are selected for an interview.

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