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This is where you make a difference in our patients’ safety. As a member of the Baxter Quality team, you will play an essential part in our mission of saving and sustaining lives. Quality is important throughout the entire product lifecycle and works collaboratively with all areas of the organization. Because Quality touches everything Baxter does, a role in Quality provides many opportunities for growth, learning and a successful career that has a daily impact on people’s lives.
Job Responsibility:
Manage the activities of the Quality Control Laboratory organization with responsibility for testing and review of chemistry, environmental monitoring, microbiological (e.g., pyrogen, bioburden), sterilization and real-time stability testing
Interpret applicable quality and regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA, GLP, QSMR, cGMP, USP, and ISO rules, and guidelines), develop policies/procedures to implement these requirements for the laboratory operations
Ensure compliance with testing SOPs and specifications
Monitor the testing techniques and accuracy of all records and documentation that is done in the lab
Work closely with manufacturing and product development teams and participate in pro-active functions that impact production, increase efficiency, solve problems, generate cost savings, improve quality and provide new product support
Manage operating budget for the laboratory
Monitor the testing techniques & accuracy of all records & documentation that is done in the lab
Ensure completion of all testing, including special project/protocol testing in a timely & appropriate manner
Assure equipment maintenance & calibration, and internal audits are performed on schedule
Prepare, review & revise, as required, SOPs & specifications
Write memos, reports, protocols, & other appropriate documentation for proper functioning of the lab operation
Provide necessary support related to Non-Conformity Reports, Validations, Change Controls, Out of specifications, Out of trends, Laboratory Error Reports, Risk assessments, Impact assessments, market complaints and relevant CAPA's
Support Laboratory investigations, Non-conformance/Exceptions and corrective/preventative actions and change controls as required
Assure compliance with company procedures
Prepare the department ready for an audit by both internal and external authorities
Serve as the Quality Management for the lab
Interface with investigators during these inspections
Participates in management reviews of process performance, product quality advocating continual improvement within area of operations
Ensure employees are properly trained and audited
Make appropriate staffing recommendations
Evaluate performance via performance appraisals and insure employees have development plans
Work with teams of business units and meet operational goals
Assure a safe and non-discriminatory working environment for employees
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biological Science or related field
5+ years’ experience in Quality Control with experience in chemistry, environmental monitoring, microbiological (e.g., pyrogen, bioburden), sterilization or real-time stability testing
Must know quality laboratory operations and government regulations pertaining to pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturing labs
Must have the ability of managing complex projects and resolving complex lab Issues
Must possess excellent supervisory and interpersonal skills, and be able to communicate with all level personnel and regulatory authorities
Should have advanced knowledge in Statistical Analysis, QSMR, cGMP, CFR, USP GDP and ISO
Strong leadership, project and people management skills, and ability to make critical decisions
Strong understanding of business and/or industry
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
What we offer:
Support for Parents
Continuing Education/ Professional Development
Employee Heath & Well-Being Benefits
Paid Time Off
2 Days a Year to Volunteer
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