Quality Associate I — Quality Compliance

Baxter International Inc.•Round Lake, IL

4d•$68,000 - $93,500

About The Position

As a Quality Systems & Compliance Associate, you will provide flexible support across Quality Systems, Compliance, Investigations, and related quality programs. Rather than focusing on a single specialty area, you will gain exposure to a variety of quality processes essential to maintaining regulatory compliance and operational excellence. In this developmental role, you will support quality records, documentation, investigations, audits, reporting, training, and improvement initiatives while learning how quality systems work together to protect patients, products, and business performance. Success will be measured through accuracy, attention to detail, effective collaboration, and contributions to quality processes that support Baxter's commitment to excellence.

Requirements

0–2 years of experience in Quality, Compliance, pharmaceutical manufacturing, medical device manufacturing, laboratory operations, engineering, document control, training, or another regulated environment.
Strong organizational skills, exceptional attention to detail, and commitment to accurate documentation.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, follow established procedures, meet deadlines, and escalate concerns when appropriate.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively across teams and functions.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Willingness and ability to learn new quality processes, systems, and regulatory requirements.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.; visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, Pharmacy, Life Sciences, Quality, Business, or a related field is preferred; an Associate degree with relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and regulated-industry experience may be considered.
Foundational knowledge of cGMP regulations, Good Documentation Practices (GDP), quality systems, or data integrity principles.
Experience supporting document control, training administration, investigations, audits, compliance activities, or quality reporting.
Exposure to regulated manufacturing environments such as pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, food, or related industries.
Familiarity with electronic Quality Management Systems (eQMS), such as TrackWise or similar platforms.
Experience supporting continuous improvement projects, process mapping activities, or quality metrics reporting.

Responsibilities

Support Quality Management System processes by maintaining records, tracking activities, and assisting with change controls, CAPAs, complaints, nonconformances, audits, and other quality programs.
Enter, update, review, and manage information within electronic quality systems, ensuring records are accurate, complete, timely, and inspection ready.
Gather documentation, training records, manufacturing records, and other objective evidence to support investigations, audits, compliance activities, and quality decisions.
Track action items, due dates, training completions, and record status, and proactively communicate potential delays or risks.
Compile, verify, and organize quality data for dashboards, management reviews, trend reports, inspections, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Support internal, customer, corporate, and regulatory audits by coordinating documentation, preparing evidence packages, and assisting with inspection readiness activities.
Contribute to process improvements, documentation updates, training coordination, and cross-functional projects that strengthen quality system effectiveness.

Benefits

Medical and dental coverage starting on day one for eligible roles.
Basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount.
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employee contributions and company matching options.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Educational assistance programs.
Paid holidays and 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.
Employee Discount Program.
Employee Assistance Program.
Childcare benefits.
Position may be eligible for discretionary bonuses.