Associate II, Quality Lab - Group Leader

Responsibilities

• 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.
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Benefits

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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 Lab Associate II - Group Leader, you are unafraid of navigating through necessary internal processes to facilitate a product you deeply believe in. You can absorb and act on complex 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. 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.

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