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. 

Your role at Baxter

Coordination of the microbiology laboratory activities. Ensure that good laboratory practices are followed. Ensure that procedures, methods, and practices are according to all applicable regulatory agencies. Regularly meets with peers and Supervisors to discuss work activities. Document investigations of Microbiology laboratory. Interact with other plant function and division personnel. Interact with regulatory agencies when required. Assist the supervisor as delegate. Perform, document and approved laboratory routine test.

Your Team

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.

Our company 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.

Hours: Work Shift - 12 hrs: Weekend Shift AM/PM - Sat -Sunday, completing hours during the week at required shift.Vacation and Paid HolidaysMedical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance coverageVision and Voluntary BenefitsPaid Parental LeaveRetirement Savings Plan – 165EEmployee Stock Purchase ProgramEducational Assistance Plan

What you'll be doing

Perform all the laboratory tests as require. Approved laboratory tests result and assure that they met the specification requirements.

Notify the laboratory supervisor if any out of limit is observed to initiate an investigation. Generate protocols as part of equipment qualifications and method validations.

Provide support on laboratory equipment validations / qualifications as required. Assure that all documentation is properly handled and filed and that Good Documentation Practices and GLP's are followed.

Facilitator in the coordination and planning of laboratory activities as required. Facilitator for training and audit activities.

Assist and/or  on Laboratory internal NCR's and documentation reports. Assure compliance with safety requirements.

Perform any other activity related to the laboratory. Perform SOP's audits, submit SOP changes electronically and approve SOP changes as require.

Deliver to Documentation Center COA of the Laboratory analysis related to finished product. Maintain microbiological inventory at optimum levels.

Generate Environmental and Product Trend as require. Perform Quarterly and Annual Plant Flora evaluation. Perform purchasing using the current Baxter System and give follow up.

Perform annual bioburden analysis. Support and perform in the generation and completion of the Trend Investigation.

Generate appropriate requisitions maintaining adequate inventory of materials and equipment. Perform microbiological testing pyrogen, water testing, compressed air systems and environmental systems, etc.

Operate different laboratory equipment (water bath, autoclave, balance, particle counter, biological safety cabinets, etc.) as per reference specifications, manuals and safety rules required.

Prepare, sterilize, and test all media needed for testing. Release media as appropriate. Perform any special testing and other duties related to responsibility area.

Printing and reconciliation of Forms from. Generate and evaluate laboratory investigations and /or exception records in electronic computerized system.

Responsible for Conducting EHS inspections to identify and correct safety hazards and environmental aspect. Follow the EHS applicable procedures and analyze EHS incidents (including near misses) to find causes and take corrective action.

What you'll bring

Bachelor’s degree in microbiology, Industrial Microbiologist or related field (Biology or Biotechnology) and 5 years or more in related experience in industry, specifically in Microbiology tests and techniques.

Self-motivated/Self Starter. Knowledge of GMP/ISO/CE and FDA requirements is desirable. Statistical Courses is also desirable. Knowledge on Microsoft Office software. Work under pressure. Willing to travel per Company needs including holiday and weekend.

Bilingual (English — Spanish) written and oral is a must.

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Join our dedicated team at Baxter Healthcare Corporation and be part of our mission to improve healthcare outcomes for patients worldwide. Apply today and take the next step in your career!

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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