Sr. Laboratory Technician

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

This is where your work saves lives.

The Sr. Technician will be located at the Round Lake Technology 1 Container Engineering Laboratories in Round Lake, IL. The Position encompasses the physical analyses/testing on Medical Devices/Disposables and Containers throughout the developmental stages of the manufacturing process.

This is a first shift position.

What you'll be doing:

• Conduct critical functional testing on Medical Devices and Containers with minimum supervision.

• Use moderately complex laboratory instrumentation (Instron, Microscope, etc.) and computer systems to collect and record data.

• Maintain data integrity and ensure compliance with company SOPs and specifications, FDA, GLP, and cGMP regulations.

• Participate in cross-functional teams, which impact production, increase efficiency, solve problems and generate cost savings.

• Perform laboratory audits as required.

• Maintain adequate inventory of laboratory supplies.

• Perform equipment maintenance and calibrations as required.

• Document the completion of testing in Notebooks and/or Data Sheets. Maintain accurate and complete quality records.

• Follow, understand and comply with Baxter SOP’s and policies on cGMP’s and safety. Maintain a clean, safe and organized lab area, and assume responsibility to ensure that others maintain their lab areas.

• Support improvement projects and drive efficiency through utilization of LEAN management principles (i.e. 5S, Kaizens, etc.).

• Proactively and cooperatively communicate with peers and management to ensure awareness of progress and issues; recommend solutions when issues arise.

• Mentor Technicians through short term and long term projects.

•  Other projects as assigned.

What you'll bring:

• High School Diploma or equivalent, Associates degree preferred, with 2-5 years of experience.

• Knowledge of Electronic Laboratory Notebook is preferred but not required.

• Knowledge of GLP, cGMP requirements is preferred but not required.

• Good communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills.

• Good critical thinking/problem solving skills.

• Good computer skills (Excel, Word, etc.).

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Self-motivated, willing to adapt, and have a positive attitude in a dynamic environment

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds periodically

Join our team and make a difference in the lives of patients around the world!

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 $56,000 to $77,000 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. 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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