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Associate I, Quality

Req # JR - 193154 Location Byhalia, Mississippi, United States Job Category Quality Date posted 12/02/2025
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Overview

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.

  • Support for Parents

  • Continuing Education/ Professional Development

  • Employee Heath & Well-Being Benefits

  • Paid Time Off

  • 2 Days a Year to Volunteer

Success Profile

What makes a successful Quality team member at Baxter? Take a look at some of the top traits we’re looking for and see if you’re a fit.

  • Detail Oriented
  • Continuous Learner
  • Courageous
  • Collaborative
  • Critical Thinker
  • Influential

Associate I, Quality

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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. 

Job Description

Your role at Baxter

The Quality Associate I is responsible for providing Quality support to the Global Logistics Center. Inspects products, initiates and updates procedures, reviews temperature monitoring data, and ensures compliance with GMP/QSRs requirements, according to corporate and local Standard Operating Procedures, and all applicable FDA and state regulations.

What we offer from day 1

  • Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

  • Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance coverage

  • Vision and Voluntary Benefits

  • Paid Parental Leave

  • Retirement Savings Plan

  • Employee Stock Purchase Program

  • Flexible Health Care Spending Accounts

  • Educational Assistance Plan

What you'll be doing

  • Perform physical inspection of products and comparison/assessment to all related documentation within the warehouse as needed (certificate or analysis, packing list, bill of lading, Temptale management, etc.)

  • Initiate procedure revisions as needed to support continuous improvement.  Ensure that procedures are current and that facility employees perform tasks according to procedures through direct observation.

  • Activate, distribute and file procedures related to both local and corporate changes.

  • Manage official forms distributed throughout the facility.

  • Support assigned activities to ensure compliance with the Baxter COI program.

  • Collaborate with the Training Administrator to ensure training requirements are met prior to activation of all procedures.

  • Manage the state licensure program to ensure no licenses expire.

  • Support Temperature Monitoring of the MGLC Warehouse which includes operating the Rees system, reporting all temperatures on a spreadsheet for daily management review and uploading data from the backup digital data loggers throughout the facility.  Investigate and resolve any Rees system alarms and document monthly MKT requirements.

  • Manage the document retention program.

  • Support assigned responsibilities for document tracking and overall facility documentation control.

  • Prepare monthly Quality Management & Data Review Presentations.

  • Perform Internal Assessments for continuous improvement of MGLC Quality Systems.

  • Assist other members of the Quality Department and facility management team to ensure timely closure of any audit observations.

  • Serve as a back-up for processing local hold requests using the Warehouse Management System (WMS) and JD Edwards (JDE) systems as needed.

  • Serve as a back-up for processing corporate FCA hold requests using Cardinal Health’s FCA Tracking System, Baxter’s Warehouse Management System (WMS) and Baxter’s JD Edwards (JDE) system.  Conduct audits of FCA hold product.

  • Serve as a back-up for processing product dispositions linked to local and corporate holds and report through the appropriate people and systems to ensure timely response/closure.

  • Perform manual product releases after verification of release by manufacturing plant in Batch Release System (BRS) as necessary.

  • Support all lean implementation initiatives in the Quality Department and throughout the facility, including periodic 6S audits and closure of any assigned action items.

  • Work in collaboration with other members of the Quality Department to prepare for internal and external auditors.

  • Support the Quality Department by completing other duties, projects and/or tasks that may be assigned as needed.

What you'll bring

  • Bachelor's degree or Associate degree required.

  • Minimum one year of relevant experience.

  • Experience with a medical device/pharma or other similarly regulated industry preferred.

  • Strong interpersonal skills and great attention to detail are necessary

  • Must be able to handle multiple projects concurrently.

  • Knowledge of FDA Regulations, Application of Good Manufacturing Practices.

  • Must be a strong team player with good problem solving and good verbal and written communication skills.

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. At Baxter, we are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. The estimated base salary for this position is $64,000.00 - $88,000.00 USD annually. The estimated range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position. We may pay more or less than of the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based on upon location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors.

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!

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are un-able to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time

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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Hear from Our Employees

Our company is enriched by a diverse population of individuals in more than 100 countries that work to solve, innovate, manufacture and drive better healthcare options for patients around the world.

Meet Christelle, Senior Quality Manager in Malta

“I was an Engineering Graduate with a Master's in Business Administration, and was more inclined toward working with people than with machines. When I came across an opportunity to work with Baxter as a Quality Engineer, it was the perfect combination: a manufacturing environment and a role that required me to collaborate with multiple teams daily. Baxter's mission of saving and sustaining lives gives me all the purpose and fulfilment I need.”

Meet Lorena, Senior QA Associate in London, UK

“I am registered pharmacist in the UK with experience with drug products and final product release. I am very dedicated to my work and accurate in details to ensure correct assessment is provided to our customers to ensure patients' safety.”

Meet Gary, Quality Research Manager in Singapore

“I have always enjoyed working at Baxter and I find here to be a great place to work! Management truly cares for you, and invests time and resources to support your career goals and aspirations. My current role provides me the opportunity to work with culturally diverse teams, bringing different talents together, learning from one another and working toward a common goal and mission.”

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