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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. The Quality Specialist, Complaints supports the Quality organization by conducting technical investigations into customer complaints. This role analyzes complaint data, performs root cause analysis, documents investigation findings, and prepares drafts of customer response letters. The Quality Specialist, Complaints also assists in non-conformance documentation and supports CAPA activities.
Job Responsibility
Perform documented customer complaint investigations in accordance with FDA 21 CFR Part 820 and ISO 13485 requirements, including review of Device History Records (DHRs), product history, test data, and customer information
Apply structured root cause analysis methodologies (e.g., 5 Whys, Ishikawa/Fishbone) to identify potential product, process, or system-level nonconformities
Document complaint investigations clearly, accurately, and contemporaneously to ensure data integrity, traceability, and compliance with quality system requirements
Collaborate cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality Assurance, and Regulatory Affairs to obtain technical inputs and ensure thorough investigations
Draft clear, accurate, and compliant customer response letters that summarize investigation results and applicable corrective or preventive actions, in alignment with regulatory and internal communication standards
Support the development, implementation, and maintenance of the Quality Management System (QMS), including controlled procedures and processes, to maintain ongoing compliance with FDA, ISO 13485, and applicable regulatory requirements
Support regulatory compliance activities by maintaining required documentation, ensuring inspection readiness, and collaborating with Regulatory Affairs on required submissions and records
Assist in the planning, execution, and follow-up of internal and external quality audits and inspections, including documentation review and timely remediation of audit findings
Support change control, risk management, and CAPA processes to ensure changes are assessed, approved, implemented, and documented in accordance with QMS requirements
Contribute to quality systems training activities to ensure personnel understanding of GMP, QMS procedures, and regulatory expectations
Demonstrate strong cross-functional communication and accountability to support effective quality system implementation and sustain regulatory compliance
Consistently comply with EHS, GMP, and regulatory requirements, proactively supporting Baxter’s zero-harm culture and responsibility for product quality and patient safety
Requirements
Bachelor's degree required
0-2 years of experience in quality assurance, manufacturing or documentation
experience with quality management systems, including experience in implementing and maintaining QMS
strong knowledge of quality management systems (e.g., ISO 13485, FDA QSR) and regulatory requirements
strong communication and interpersonal skills, including experience in working with cross-functional teams
strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including experience in identifying and resolving quality issues
proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and quality management software
Nice to have
Experience in a medical device manufacturing environment
Familiarity with quality control tools and methodologies (e.g., Six Sigma, Lean)
Quality systems certification, such as CQIA or CQE
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