Technician, Quality - 1st Shift

This is where your work makes a difference.

At Baxter, we believe every person—regardless of who they are or where they are from—deserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond.

Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together, our community is driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations, and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results.

Here, you will find more than just a job—you will find purpose and pride. 

Your Role at Baxter

The Quality Technician at Baxter is responsible for conducting inspections, maintaining accurate records, conducting containment and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with quality and regulatory requirements. Activities include: Completing Receiving Inspection Plans (RIPs) for all components, including PCBA’s, new component qualifications (INTL), conducting containment activities in inventory for nonconforming materials and maintaining documentation records. This role is critical in maintaining the integrity of our products and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. The technician conducts more complex inspections, tests, and activities of materials and system records to prevent non-conforming items from entering the production line or leaving the facility.

What You'll Be Doing

• Conduct inspections to ensure compliance with quality and regulatory requirements.
• Perform measurements to ensure compliance to the drawing
• Conduct floor audits and inspections of manufacturing processes and equipment to ensure compliance with quality and regulatory requirements.
• Create non-conforming material reports and perform containments as needed.
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of inspections
• Develop and implement corrective actions to address quality issues.
• Participate in investigations and root cause analysis of quality issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues.
• Provide training and guidance to production staff on quality procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in investigations and root cause analysis of quality issues.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including production, engineering, and quality assurance, to ensure effective communication and collaboration on quality-related matters.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to discussions on quality improvement and best practices.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by providing feedback on inspection processes and suggesting enhancements to quality control procedures.
• Proactively contributes to zero harm in the workplace for all employees by complying with legal and corporate (EHS) Environmental Health & Safety requirements, safe work practices, and EHS policies and procedures consistently.
• Report all hazards, near misses and incidents as soon as practicable and participate in identifying actions to prevent harm from occurring to our people and/or our environment.
• Employees at every level are responsible for quality (GMP) Good Manufacturing Processes and regulatory performance in the department to ensure quality program is met.
• Ensure compliance with FDA, ISO and other government regulations, legal documents and safety and ethical standards, obtaining legal compliance training.

What You'll Bring

• High school diploma or equivalent required.  1-3 years of experience in a quality control environment.
• Experience with quality management systems, including experience in implementing and maintaining QMS.
• Experience with measuring tools and reading drawings (GD&T).:.
• IPC certification, such as IPC-A-600 or IPC-J-STD-001 required within 30 days.
• Intermediate knowledge of quality control principles and medical device manufacturing processes.
• Experience measuring tooling and equipment

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

The Quality Technician at Baxter may be required to perform the following physical demands:

• Standing and Walking: Standing and walking for extended periods of time, potentially up to 8 hours per day, to conduct inspections and testing.
• Sitting: Sitting for extended periods of time, potentially up to 6 hours per day, to review documents and conduct data analysis.
• Lifting and Carrying: Lifting and carrying documents, equipment, and other materials, potentially up to 25 pounds, to conduct inspections
• Bending and Stooping: Bending and stooping to access equipment, documents, and other materials, potentially up to 2 hours per day.

Work Environment:

The Quality Technician at Baxter may work in the following environments:

• Office Setting: Working in an office setting for reviewing documents, conducting data analysis, and participating in meetings.
• Manufacturing Environment: Working in a manufacturing environment conducting inspections.
• Warehouse Environment: Working in a warehouse environment, potentially up to 5% of the time, to conduct inspections and testing.

Environmental Conditions:

The Quality Technician at Baxter may be exposed to the following environmental conditions:

• Temperature Extremes: Working in temperatures that may be hot or cold, potentially up to 10% of the time.
• Humidity: Working in humid environments, potentially up to 10% of the time.
• Noise: Working in noisy environments, potentially up to 10% of the time.
• Chemical Exposure: Exposure to chemicals, potentially up to 5% of the time.
• Biological Exposure: Exposure to biological materials, potentially up to 5% of the time.

Special Requirements:

Quality Technician at Baxter may be required to:

• Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Wear PPE, such as gloves, safety glasses, and a hard hat, to protect themselves from potential hazards.
• Follow Safety Procedures: Follow safety procedures, such as lockout/tagout and confined space entry, to ensure their safety and the safety of others.
• Maintain Confidentiality: Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information, such as supplier information and company data.

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 $ 51,200.00 - $70,400.00 annually. The estimated salary is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position. We may pay more or less than the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based on 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.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

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

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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