Quality Lab Associate II - Group Leader

Baxter International • Marion, NC

114d • $64,000 - $88,000

About The Position

This is where your creativity addresses challenges. You are creative, thorough, and a heads-down do-er. You embrace a challenge and truly apply the collaborative powers of your team to produce great results. You are motivated by work that is never the same from one day to the next. As a Quality Lab Associate II - Group Leader, you are unafraid of navigating through necessary internal processes to facilitate a product you deeply believe in. You can absorb and act on complex procedures and data and train your team or peers if needed. You take pride in getting things done quickly without sacrificing safety or quality.

Requirements

• B.S. degree in Sciences: Biology or Microbiology preferred.
• Minimum 3 years experience in a Quality Control Laboratory, Environmental Monitoring Lab, or Microbiology Lab.
• Solid understanding of Environmental Monitoring.
• Computer literate/knowledge of Microsoft office applications (Word, Excel).
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Must have advanced understanding of laboratory instrumentation.
• Good documentation skills and knowledge of GDPs (Good Documentation Practices).
• Exhibits writing and document review proficiency.
• Able to handle multiple tasks/priorities.
• Strong knowledge of BLAS, BAxLIMS (or equivalent lab system) and TrackWise.
• Must be proficient in performing general microbiology procedures and aseptic technique.
• Exhibits professional and effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Perform Environmental Monitoring tests such as surfaces, viable air, non-viable air, air pressures, etc.
• Maintain laboratory instruments to ensure proper working order and troubleshoot malfunctions when needed.
• Follow laboratory safety procedures to ensure compliance or to make improvements as needed.
• Monitor operational procedures in technical environments to ensure conformance to standards.
• Operate lab equipment such as SAS machines, CLIMETs, etc.
• Review samples received, logs samples, and enter data into computer database.
• Responsible for general housekeeping of laboratory and test suites.
• Sustain a clean and safe work environment applying 6S principles.
• Perform routine laboratory and safety audits.
• Serve as mentor to Quality Laboratory Associate (QLA) I and II positions.
• Provide training and work direction for QLA I and II positions as required.
• Perform review of test data, which includes overall documentation practices.
• Perform release functions in BLAS or other computerized systems.
• Use laboratory instrumentation and computer systems to collect and record data.
• Complete, schedule, and ensure completion of 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.
• Investigate deviations.
• Author nonconformance (NCR) and exception (EMW) documents.
• Author SOPs and procedure updates.
• Manage and maintain rooms and sampling sites within Baxlims.
• Facilitate inter departmental project coordination on behalf of the EM team.
• Assist in the qualification of new procedures and equipment.
• Assist in the training of new employees.
• Lead team discussion and lab tier meetings.
• Assist and engage in company audits and responses.
• Assist in the scheduling and coordination of testing within their work area.
• Work under minimum supervision.

Benefits

• Medical and dental coverage that start on day one.
• Insurance coverage for 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 with options for employee contributions and company matching.
• 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.
• Paid parental leave.
• Commuting benefits.
• Employee Discount Program.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Childcare benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree