Quality Lab Associate II - Group Leader Job at Baxter (Marion)

Job Description

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

Perform Environmental Monitoring tests such as surfaces, viable air, non-viable air, air pressures, etc.
Maintain laboratory instruments to ensure proper working order and troubleshoot malfunctions when needed
Follow laboratory safety procedures to ensure compliance or to make improvements as needed
Monitor operational procedures in technical environments to ensure conformance to standards
Operate lab equipment such as SAS machines, CLIMETs, etc.
Review samples received, logs samples, and enter data into computer database
Responsible for general housekeeping of laboratory and test suites
Sustain a clean and safe work environment applying 6S principles
Perform routine laboratory and safety audits
Serve as mentor to Quality Laboratory Associate (QLA) I and II positions
Provide training and work direction for QLA I and II positions as required
Perform review of test data, which includes overall documentation practices
Perform release functions in BLAS or other computerized systems
Use laboratory instrumentation and computer systems to collect and record data
Complete, schedule, and ensure completion of all testing, including special project / protocol testing in a timely and appropriate manner
Maintain data integrity and ensure compliance with company SOPs and specifications, FDA, GLP, QSR and cGMP regulations
Investigate deviations
Author nonconformance (NCR) and exception (EMW) documents
Author SOPs and procedure updates
Manage and maintain rooms and sampling sites within Baxlims
Facilitate inter departmental project coordination on behalf of the EM team
Assist in the qualification of new procedures and equipment
Assist in the training of new employees
Lead team discussion and lab tier meetings
Assist and engage in company audits and responses
Assist in the scheduling and coordination of testing within their work area
Work under minimum supervision.

Requirements

B.S. degree in Sciences: Biology or Microbiology preferred
Minimum 3 years experience in a Quality Control Laboratory, Environmental Monitoring Lab, or Microbiology Lab
Solid understanding of Environmental Monitoring
Computer literate/knowledge of Microsoft office applications (Word, Excel)
Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
Must have advanced understanding of laboratory instrumentation
Good documentation skills and knowledge of GDPs (Good Documentation Practices)
Exhibits writing and document review proficiency
Able to handle multiple tasks/priorities
Strong knowledge of BLAS, BAxLIMS (or equivalent lab system) and TrackWise
Must be proficient in performing general microbiology procedures and aseptic technique
Exhibits professional and effective communication
Applicants must be authorized to work for an employer in the U.S.

What we offer

Support for Parents
Continuing Education/Professional Development
Employee Health & Well-Being Benefits
Paid Time Off
2 Days a Year to Volunteer
medical and dental coverage that start on day one
basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP)
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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