This is where you save and sustain lives

At Baxter, we are deeply connected by our mission. No matter your role at Baxter, your work makes a positive impact on people around the world. You’ll feel a sense of purpose throughout the organization, as we know our work improves outcomes for millions of patients. 

Baxter’s products and therapies are found in almost every hospital worldwide, in clinics and in the home. For over 85 years, we have pioneered significant medical innovations that transform healthcare.

Together, we create a place where we are happy, successful and inspire each other. This is where you can do your best work. 

Join us at the intersection of saving and sustaining lives— where your purpose accelerates our mission. 

Assist and perform the laboratory duties with the technical support and approval of the Quality Supervisor (Micro Lab). Perform Microbiology Laboratory equipment and methods qualifications, Investigations related to out of limit results, Sterilization studies, Trending Analysis, Quality Reports, and approve documentation as required. Ensure compliance with company SOP’s, specifications and company policies, FDA, GLP and GMP regulations

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Conduct microbiological analysis on raw materials, unsterilized and sterilized products, and analysis of controlled environmental areas and critical systems.

Prepare and execute qualification protocols and final reports for Microbiology Laboratory equipment and methods qualifications.

Generate, review and approve documentation in accordance with cGDP's and cGMP's and in compliance with corporate policies, specifications and standard operating procedures. Ensure compliance with company SOP’s, specifications and company policies, FDA, GLP and GMP regulations.

Complete all testing, including special projects and protocol testing, in a timely and appropriate manner.

Comply with the established milestones for each microbiological project as assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Audit and update, as requires microbiological test procedures and SOP's.

Issue change control for new equipment and methods as applicable

Fill out monthly, quarterly and annual reports for the microbiological laboratory when its required

Perform investigations for out of limit or nonconformance situations

Assist the Department to comply with the established milestone for each microbiological procedure.

Perform routine maintenance, trouble shooting and calibration of laboratory equipment related with the tests (such as: spectrophotometer, microscope, Particle Counter, VITEK and others).

Provide training to laboratory personnel as required.

Keep the working area clean and organized.

Other task as assigned by immediate supervisor

Should be able to work with many projects and handle multiple tasks at the same time.

Should be able to work at any shift when it is required.

Perform review of test data, which includes overall documentation practices. Perform release functions in BLAS or BLIM system and Bacterial Endotoxin Test (BET).

Perform laboratory and production steam autoclave qualification studies: Test and control Biological Indicators

Team worked oriented.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in Science (preferably in Microbiology, Biology, Medical Technology or Biotechnology); at least two

years of previous experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Fully bilingual (English and Spanish languages).

US Benefits at Baxter (except for Puerto Rico)

This is where your well-being matters. 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. Join us and enjoy the competitive compensation and benefits we offer to our employees. For additional information regarding Baxter US Benefits, please speak with your recruiter or visit our Benefits site: Benefits | Baxter

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