Associate II, Quality Lab

Baxter International Inc.•Round Lake, IL

1d•$68,000 - $93,500•Onsite

About The Position

This position encompasses the biological, chemical and physical analyses on pharmaceutical products (biologics and drugs) through all stages of the manufacturing process from incoming raw materials to finished goods, and environmental monitoring programs. This is a first shift position but will be required to work on weekends to support training of analysts and to support projects and/or production, as required. A candidate must not be allergic to Penicillin and Cephalosporin or their related products and /or materials.

Requirements

Bachelor degree in Chemistry or physical science with 2 or more years' experience.
Must have good oral and written communication skills, strong analytical skills and be detail oriented.
Advanced laboratory skills with basic knowledge of statistical methods.
Strong technical problem solving skills.
Ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently, and in a timely fashion.
Must demonstrate effectiveness in ability to train others, empowerment, leadership, results orientation, and task completion.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, self-motivated, demonstrates adaptability, and possesses a positive attitude in a highly dynamic environment.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds when required.
Occasional weekend work required.
Must not be color blind.
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.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices is preferred.
Knowledge of Empower Chromatography Data System and LIMS is preferred but not required.
Knowledge of GLP, cGMP requirements and familiarity with USP/ICH guidelines is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Conduct critical chemical and physical analysis on raw materials, initial, in-process and final products, and samples collected from the environmental monitoring programs at the Round Lake manufacturing facility.
Work under minimum supervision.
Serve as mentor to Quality Laboratory Associate (QLA) I positions.
Provide training and work direction for QLA I positions as required.
Perform review of test data, which includes overall documentation practices.
Perform release functions in LIMS or other computerized systems.
Use sophisticated laboratory instrumentation (e.g., HPLC, GC) and computer systems to collect and record data.
Perform advanced chemical assays requiring precise analytical skills and understanding of biology and chemistry principles.
Complete all testing, including special project / protocol testing in a timely and appropriate manner.
Maintain data integrity and ensure compliance with company SOPs and specifications, FDA, GLP, QSR and cGMP regulations.
Participate in functions involving teams, which impact production, increase efficiency, solve problems, generate cost savings, and improve quality.
Perform laboratory and manufacturing audits as required. Audit and update, as required, plant SOPs.
Perform equipment maintenance and calibrations as required.
Document the completion of testing in Notebooks, Controlled documents, Forms and LIMS and 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 potentially assume responsibility to ensure that others maintain their lab areas.
Investigate deviations and write exception/OOL/OOS/OOT documents.
Support improvement projects and drive efficiency through utilization of LEAN management principles (i.e., 6S, Kaizen, etc.).
Proactively and cooperatively communicate with peers and management to ensure awareness of progress and issues; recommend solutions when issues arise.
Maintain and meet the highest standards in quality, customer service and regulatory compliance.

Benefits

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
basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching
Flexible Spending Accounts
educational assistance programs
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
commuting benefits
the Employee Discount Program
the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
childcare benefits