Quality Lab Senior Supervisor (7pm-7am)

Baxter•Marion, NC

47d•$88,000 - $121,000•Onsite

About The Position

This is where your work makes a difference. At Baxter, we believe every person-regardless of who they are or where they are from-deserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond. Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together, our community is driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations, and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results. Here, you will find more than just a job-you will find purpose and pride. Your Role at Baxter 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 extraordinary results. You are motivated by work that is never the same from one day to the next. As a Senior Quality Lab Supervisor, you are unafraid of navigating through vital internal processes to facilitate a product you deeply believe in. You can absorb and act on sophisticated procedures and data and train your team or peers if needed. You take pride in getting things done quickly without sacrificing safety or quality. Your Team at Baxter Within Quality, every role makes a difference. Products that Baxter makes are shipped worldwide for patients in need. Whether it's building a new process from scratch or facing a never-before-seen production hurdle, individuals within Quality are given the trust and opportunity to bring creativity to the table. Regardless of your specific role with a product, it is sure to touch a portion of our global operation. The mission of Baxter is to save and sustain lives. This mission is embedded into everything we do. This means if there is a decision to be made where quantity and quality are at odds, we will always choose quality. Our patients come first, always. The Quality function values both working together as a team and independently. We draw energy from working in a plant or an office where there are opportunities to collaborate. As the company evolves, so does the way our team approaches work as it strives to create top-of-the-line products. We establish relationships with each other to get work done. Building these relationships is easy because we all share common traits of being reliable, ethical, and caring. We lean on our colleagues for their expertise and hold each other accountable. We feel empowered to speak up when there's a new insight or opportunity to improve something. This open dialog builds trust within the team and helps create a better product for our customers. This position is for 12-hour night shift. The position is directly responsible for operations and personnel within the QC Particulate Matter (PM) laboratory per USP <1790> and USP <788> 10-12 direct reports (Lab Supervisor(s) and Quality Lab Technicians). In addition, the position is adjacently responsible for leadership activities to support all Microbiology Laboratory operations occurring on night shift.

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

Responsibilities

Coordinate all activities required to occur for assigned shift responsibilities relative to the QC Particulate Matter (PM) Laboratory including but not limited to:
Personnel management
Conducting non-conformance investigations within TrackWise 8 for procedural non-compliances and non-conforming results
Perform PM Characterization and Identification
Assign tasks, set priorities, and ensure effective performance and development of team members
Conduct regular training for staff
Conduct ACE Check-ins with staff and additional communications as needed
Ensure USP <1790> and USP <788> 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 within TrackWise 8 for QC PM Lab, and facilitate elements of Phase 1 Laboratory investigations for other areas of the laboratory as needed on night shift
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, Dental and Vision 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
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
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
commuting benefits, the Employee Discount Program, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare benefits