Quality Lab Associate I (6am-6:30pm)

Baxter International Inc. • Round Lake, IL

2d • $64,000 - $88,000

About The Position

The 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. Day shift: 6:00 AM – 6:30 PM on a rotating 2-2-3 schedule (including weekends). A candidate must not be allergic to Penicillin and Cephalosporin or their related products and /or materials.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Chemistry or Science related degree with 6 months or more of experience
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude in a highly dynamic environment
• Ability to lift up to 50 pound when required
• Rotating weekend work required
• Visual acuity 20/20 Near Vision with or without corrective vision required.
• Must not be color blind

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Empower CDS and LIMS is preferred but not required
• Knowledge of GLP, cGMP requirements and familiar with USP/ICH guidelines is preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Conduct critical chemical and physical analyses on Raw Materials, Initial, In-process and Final products, and samples collected from environmental monitoring programs at Baxter manufacturing facilities.
• Work under minimum supervision.
• Use sophisticated laboratory instrumentation (HPLC, FTIR, UV, GC etc) and computer systems to collect and record data.
• Perform advanced assays requiring precise analytical skills and understanding of biology and chemistry principles.
• 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, Kaizens 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.
• Other projects as assigned.

Benefits

• Baxter offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles.
• Our health and well-being benefits include medical and dental coverage that start on day one, as well as insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance.
• Financial and retirement benefits include the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount, and the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching.
• We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts, educational assistance programs, and 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.
• Additional benefits include commuting benefits, the Employee Discount Program, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level