Quality Lab Associate

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. 

Your role at Baxter

Responsible for the outgoing quality, safety, and efficacy of product produced at Mountain Home (relative to Chemistry Laboratory analyses) involving complex routine and non-routine testing and validation in the Chem Lab.

What you'll be doing

• Perform routine chemical raw material through final analyses. Testing is process driven involving SOP, JIB, CQP and Spec procedure/guidance.
• Is responsible for interpreting and analyzing results. If any results are out of limit/specifications they initiate and complete an investigation.
• All lab personnel are required to participate in continuous improvement activities and problem solving events using independent judgment for solutions.
• Assure compliance of manufacturing and quality control operations per all required procedures, standards and regulations. Have to know when to apply standard.
• Update procedures, conduct routine audits, review of completed chemical testing.
• Participates in cross-functional teams representing the Chem Lab, which involves independent judgment and decision making.
• Initiates an investigation, collects all data, makes hypotheses, tests hypotheses, identifies root cause, determines trends, then makes recommendations for corrective action/preventative action.
• Identifying, defining and investigating problems relating to product, process and quality systems including out-of-limits situations.
• Uses independent judgment to determine the best testing method based on product use and needs to verify the effective implementation of solutions.
• Controlling further processing, delivery, or installation of nonconforming product until the deficiency or unsatisfactory condition has been corrected.
• Document results electronically or use other forms of records.

What you'll bring

• Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and 0-2 years’ experience preferred.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and ability to use other appropriate software.
• Duties may require overtime work, including nights and weekends
• Use of hands and fingers to manipulate office equipment is required
• Position requires standing and walking for extended periods of time
• Must be able to perform gowning requirements.
• Must be able to wear applicable Personal Protective Equipment.
• Position requires handling of laboratory chemicals.
• Occasional travel as required.
• Must be able to see full spectrum of color.
• Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs.
• This is a safety-sensitive position for purposes of the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Amendment

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 - $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.

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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