Quality Lab Supervisor

Baxter International Inc.•Round Lake, IL
•$80,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Lab Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the laboratory, ensuring the timely and accurate testing of raw materials, in-process samples, finished pharmaceutical products, and environmental monitoring samples. This role leads and develops laboratory personnel while maintaining compliance with FDA, cGMP, GLP, USP, and other regulatory requirements. The supervisor drives operational excellence by ensuring data integrity, laboratory safety, equipment reliability, staff training, and continuous improvement initiatives that support product quality, regulatory compliance, and manufacturing success.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, or related science with Chemistry coursework
  • 4-6 years of experience in the healthcare industry.
  • Must know operating and troubleshooting procedures for lab equipment, as well as, quality and regulatory requirements pertinent to pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturing labs.
  • Must possess excellent supervisory and interpersonal skills and be able to communicate with subordinates, peers, and managers.
  • 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.

Nice To Haves

  • Candidates Must not be allergic to Penicillin and Cephalosporin or their related products and /or materials.

Responsibilities

  • Provide support for daily operation of the laboratory and control of workflow.
  • Implement testing standards and policies.
  • Supervise safety measures of laboratory.
  • Assist personnel and enhance their performance.
  • Ensure completion of all testing, including special project / protocol testing in a timely and appropriate manner.
  • Assist in implementing quality and regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA, GLP, QSR, cGMP, and USP rules and guidelines), and ensure compliance with testing SOPs and specifications.
  • Monitor the testing techniques and accuracy of all records and documentation in the laboratory.
  • Participate in pro-active functions that impact production, increase efficiency, solve problems, generate cost savings, improve quality, and provide new product support.
  • Ensure employees are properly trained.
  • Make appropriate staffing decisions.
  • Prepare, review and revise, as required, SOPs and specifications.
  • Ensure equipment maintenance and calibration, and internal audits are performed on schedule.

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 (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • educational assistance programs
  • paid holidays
  • 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
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