Quality Technician (6am-6:30pm)

Baxter•Round Lake, IL

7d•$40,000 - $55,000•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 The Quality Technician will primarily support Laboratory operations at the Round Lake Manufacturing facility in Round Lake, IL. This position encompasses testing support for pharmaceutical products (biologics and drugs) through all stages of the manufacturing process including incoming raw materials, in-process samples and finished product and includes facility environmental and critical systems monitoring. The shift for this position is a day shift 6am-6:30pm

Requirements

High School diploma/GED required & 2-3 years laboratory experience preferred.
Must not be allergic to Penicillin, Cephalosporins, or their related products and /or materials.
Visual acuity 20/25 Near Vision with or without corrective vision required
Must not be color blind.
Ability to meet requirements for performing visual inspection activities.
Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills.
Self-motivation, adaptability and a positive attitude in a highly dynamic environment.
Occasional off-shift and weekend work required.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds when required.
Ability to stand for long periods.
Background knowledge in basic laboratory principles is preferred.
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

Background knowledge in basic laboratory principles is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform visual inspection testing on final products.
Work under minimum supervision.
Proactively and collaboratively connect with peers and management to ensure awareness of progress and issues; recommend solutions when issues arise.
Use laboratory instrumentation and computer systems (i.e. LIMS) to collect and record data.
Monitor inventory of supplies, equipment, and reagents; stock supplies as necessary.
Perform routine preventative maintenance activities.
Perform biohazardous waste disposal.
Maintain a clean, safe and organized lab area and perform regular laboratory housekeeping activities.
Maintain data integrity and ensure compliance with company SOPs and specifications, FDA, QSR and cGMP regulations.
Follow, understand and align with Baxter SOP’s and policies on cGMP’s and safety.
Contribute to other laboratory tasks and projects as assigned.
Will work in both Drug Delivery and Penicillin facilities as needed.

Benefits

Baxter offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles.
Our health and well-being benefits include medical and dental 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.
Financial and retirement benefits include the 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.
We also offer 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.
Additional benefits include commuting benefits, the Employee Discount Program, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare benefits.

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