QC Microbiologist

Vantive: A New Company Built on Our Legacy

Since last year, Baxter has been on a journey to separate our 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 sale of Vantive to funds managed by the Carlyle Group is subject to receipt of customary regulatory approvals and satisfaction of other closing conditions.

The microbiology analyst completes all laboratory testing and monitoring of the Pack rooms unclassified controlled areas and relevant critical systems.

They must work as part of a team to ensure the required testing is performed following established practices and within the required time frames. They are expected to be able to perform all testing within the laboratory. This can include testing within the Chemistry lab.

Working hours are Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm (with flexibility where required)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• The incumbent will perform other duties as assigned.

• Microbiological testing of water systems and drug products.

• Perform testing on samples from raw materials, In-Process, Release and stability

• Book in and control of samples

• Work with the team and QC Manager to organise work

• Perform support activities required for the function of the laboratory

• Environmental monitoring of unclassified production area pack rooms.

• Follow established procedures for performing activities in the laboratory

• Follow Good Quality Control Laboratory Practices (GLP) at all times and ensures the work area they are responsible for is maintained in a clean and tidy state adhering to the 6S established for the area.

• Follows with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Documentation Practice (GDP)

• Conducting laboratory investigations / exceptions / NCR / CAPA.

• Provide support for the QC Manager in any reasonable request relating to the laboratory operation.

• Proactively drive Continuous Improvements and Digital Transformation within the QC footprint.

• Provide support and training for others within the laboratory

• Performing reviewing team members lab testing

• Performing periodic review of relevant SOP’s for the area

• Performing Validation Maintenance of the Analytical methods used in the area

• Work with the wider teams throughout the business to provide support as required

Qualifications and Experience

• Continual Improvement driven / Change Agent personality essential.

• Technical knowledge and experience in a regulated pharmaceutical microbiology laboratory environment.

• Analytical weighing

• Sample dilutions

• Aseptic technique

• Pipetting technique

• Plate reading

• Use of the Vitek

• Ability to react to unexpected situations

• Technical ability to trouble shoot

• Understanding GMP requirements and Regulators Expectations.

• Being part of a team in a dynamic, fast-paced laboratory environment

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills essential, proactive approach to work

What are some of the benefits of working at Baxter?

• Competitive total compensation package

• Professional development opportunities

• High importance placed on work life balance

• Commitment to growing and developing an inclusive and diverse workforce

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