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Baxter International Inc.

Quality Lab Associate III - Endotoxin

Baxter International Inc., Marion, North Carolina, United States, 28752

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Baxter International Inc. 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. Our Mission is to Save and Sustain Lives. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond. Here, you will find more than just a job—you will find purpose and pride.

Your Role at Baxter

This is where your creativity addresses challenges

Conduct microbiological analysis on raw materials, solution, and water samples following approved Standard Operating Procedures in an accurate and timely manner.

Your Team at Baxter

Within Quality, every role makes a difference. Products Baxter makes are shipped worldwide for patients in need. Individuals within Quality are given the trust and opportunity to bring creativity to the table. Baxter’s mission to save and sustain lives guides all decisions, prioritizing quality and patient outcomes.

What we offer from Day One

Medical, Dental and Vision coverage

160 hours of Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

401K match

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

What you'll be doing

Prepare samples and perform endotoxin testing on raw materials, solution, and water for bioburden

Perform particulate matter testing on solution

Perform daily pH meter, balance, and pipette verification

Perform daily Honeywell automated temperature checks and manual temperature monitoring

Perform peptidoglycan and gel clot testing as needed

Manage reagent inventory

Generate monthly trend reports

Calibration of micro-pipettes, analytical balance, water bath, dry heat bath, depyrogenation ovens, light obscuration particle counters and spectrophotometer

Responsible for daily lab upkeep including cleaning, glassware washing and depyrogenation, supply replenishment, syringe and endotoxin prep

Assist in method validation and protocol testing as needed

Sustain a clean and safe work environment utilizing 6S principles

Operate laboratory instrumentation and equipment such as laminar flow hoods, micro-pipettors, pH meters, analytical balances, and instruments used to perform particulate matter and endotoxin testing

Write and revise Standard Operating Procedures and review job-related technical documents

Perform laboratory and manufacturing audits as required

Train others to perform microbiological testing/tasks

Serve as mentor to Quality Lab Associate I and II (QLA I and QLA II) positions

Serve as a back-up to Quality Lab Supervisor in their absence

Write exceptions, nonconformance reports (NCRs) and CAPAs as needed utilizing TrackWise

What you'll bring

B.S. degree in Microbiology, Biology, or related science

Minimum 5 years' experience or Master’s Degree in biological sciences with hands-on experience, preferably in the pharmaceutical or medical device industry

Computer literate/knowledge of Microsoft office applications (Word, Excel)

Proficient in quality based computer systems such as LIMS, POMS, Endoscan-V software, Sampler Sight Pharma, and AS400

Attention to detail and ability to prioritize multiple tasks

Proficient in the operation of laboratory instrumentation and equipment such as laminar flow hoods, micro-pipettors, pH meters, analytical balances, and instruments used to perform particulate matter and endotoxin testing

Good documentation skills and knowledge of GDPs (Good Documentation Practices)

Knowledge of aseptic sampling and testing techniques and microbiological testing according to FDA, cGMP, GLPs and USP testing methodology

Effective communication with supervisors and peers

Experience in executing general microbiology procedures

Ability to stand for extended periods

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Additional Information This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities. Overtime may be required. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor employment visas at this time.

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.

Reasonable Accommodations Baxter is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please contact us with your request.

Recruitment Fraud Notice Baxter has identified incidents of employment scams. Review the Recruitment Fraud Notice to learn how to protect yourself.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

Industries

Medical Equipment Manufacturing

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Hospitals and Health Care

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