Quality Lab Senior Supervisor

Baxter International Inc.•Marion, NC

2d•$96,000 - $132,000•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for operations and personnel within the Bioburden and Micro ID labs. Additionally, the position is adjacently responsible for leadership activities to support all Microbiology Laboratory operations occurring on night shift. The ideal candidate is creative, thorough, and a hands-on doer who embraces challenges and leverages team collaboration to produce extraordinary results. They are motivated by varied work, unafraid of navigating vital internal processes, and can absorb and act on sophisticated procedures and data. They take pride in completing tasks quickly without sacrificing safety or quality.

Requirements

B.S. Degree in Life Science Field (e.g. Biology, Microbiology, related)
Minimum of 5 years of experience or Master’s Degree in biological science with applied experience, preferably in the pharmaceutical or medical device industry
Knowledge of aseptic technique and microbiological testing according to FDA, cGMP, GLPs, and USP testing methodology
Computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft office applications (Word, Excel)
Able to manage multiple tasks/priorities in a timely manner
Able to work independently and manage time to complete assigned tasks
Ability to create an environment that values people, encourages trust, and open communication through feedback and recognition
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.

Responsibilities

Coordinate all activities required to occur for assigned shift responsibilities relative to the QC Laboratory including personnel management.
Conduct non-conformance investigations within TrackWise 8 for procedural non-compliances and non-conforming results.
Assign tasks, set priorities, and ensure effective performance and development of team members.
Conduct regular training for staff and ACE Check-ins with staff and additional communications as needed.
Ensure testing is performed accurately and efficiently, following established protocols and standards.
Oversee the accurate recording and analysis of test results, review results, and address documentation errors in accordance with procedural requirements.
Ensure results are provided to document control within specified timeframes for release.
Cross train in all areas of the QC Microbiology Laboratory which has staffing represented on night shift to enable troubleshooting of issues and/or guidance as necessary.
Perform documentation review of all areas of QC Microbiology Laboratory as assigned by the Quality Manager.
Troubleshoot and resolve any issues that arise during testing or lab equipment.
Conduct Phase 1 Laboratory investigations for other areas of the laboratory as needed.
Ensure that all data is documented properly, and reports are generated and reviewed in a timely manner.
Implement and enforce safety protocols and practices within the laboratory.

Benefits

Shift flexibility to trade shifts and leverage overtime opportunities
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
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 (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
Employee Discount Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Childcare benefits