Quality Lab Technician - Particulate Matter (7pm-7am)

Baxter•Marion, NC

21d•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 great results. You are motivated by work that is never the same from one day to the next. As a Quality Laboratory Technician- Particulate Matter , 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. You will be responsible for performing finished product testing of solution in accordance with USP <1790> by vacuum filtration and subsequent visual inspection of filter to detect visual particles within defined timeframes. We build 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.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Minimum 2 years of experience with aseptic technique requirements such as laboratory or manufacturing related area
Strong understanding of quality principles and Good Manufacturing Practice, including Good Documentation Practice
Excellent attention to detail and ability to focus on repetitive tasks
Digital literacy including knowledge of Microsoft office applications (Word, Excel)
Must have good social skills and able to work reliably and efficiently in a team-based environment in small spaces
Able to lead multiple tasks/priorities in a timely manner
Able to work independently and lead time to complete assigned tasks
Schedule flexibility on occasion to ensure testing is performed in defined timeframes
Be able to perform testing using aseptic techniques, often requiring manual dexterity
Be able to lift 10 - 20 pounds routinely
Be able to pass inspector qualification requirements for visual inspection

Responsibilities

Collect supplemental PM samples throughout the facility following Standard Operating Procedures on a defined frequency
Conduct testing of products in compliance with USP <1790> and USP <788> methodology
Adhere to aseptic techniques to maintain the integrity of samples and prevent contamination
Visually inspect filters for presence of particulate matter size 150 microns or higher
Prepare and calibrate testing equipment and solutions per standard operating procedures
Troubleshoot, raise, and resolve issues related to testing procedures or equipment
Collaborate with other quality team members to ensure samples are collected, delivered, tested, and released within defined timeframes
Promptly communicate issues with testing or inspection testing, including out of limits
Collaborate with internal investigators to troubleshoot testing process in the event of product out of limits
Participate in internal and external audits / inspections