Quality Engineer I (7am-3pm)

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 aQuality Laboratory Technician- Particulate Matter, you are unafraid of navigating through vital internal processes to facilitate a product you deeply believe in. You can absorb and act on sophisticated 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. You will be responsible for performing finished product testing of solution in accordance with USP <1790> by vacuum filtration and subsequent visual inspection of filter to detect visual particles within defined timeframes.

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.

What we offer from Day One:

• Shift flexibility to trade shifts and leverage overtime opportunities
• Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
• 160 hours of Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• 401K match
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement

What you'll be doing

• Collect supplemental PM samples throughout the facility following Standard Operating Procedures on a defined frequency
• Conduct testing of products in compliance with USP <1790> and USP <788> methodology
• Adhere to aseptic techniques to maintain the integrity of samples and prevent contamination
• Visually inspect filters for presence of particulate matter size 150 microns or higher
• Prepare and calibrate testing equipment and solutions per standard operating procedures
• Troubleshoot, raise, and resolve issues related to testing procedures or equipment
• Collaborate with other quality team members to ensure samples are collected, delivered, tested, and released within defined timeframes
• Promptly communicate issues with testing or inspection testing, including out of limits
• Collaborate with internal investigators to troubleshoot testing process in the event of product out of limits
• Participate in internal and external audits / inspections

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum 2 years of experience with aseptic technique requirements such as laboratory or manufacturing related area
• Strong understanding of quality principles and Good Manufacturing Practice, including Good Documentation Practice
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to focus on repetitive tasks
• Digital literacy including knowledge of Microsoft office applications (Word, Excel)
• Must have good social skills and able to work reliably and efficiently in a team-based environment in small spaces
• Able to lead multiple tasks/priorities in a timely manner
• Able to work independently and lead time to complete assigned tasks
• Schedule flexibility on occasion to ensure testing is performed in defined timeframes
• Be able to perform testing using aseptic techniques, often requiring manual dexterity
• Be able to lift 10 - 20 pounds routinely
• Be able to pass inspector qualification requirements for visual inspection

Working Conditions:

• Majority of shift will be spent in the quality laboratory working at a Laminar Flow Hood
• May require standing for extended periods of time throughout the shift
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) will be provided and must be worn as required, PPE may include ear plugs, lab coats, safety glasses, hairnets, and shoe covers
• Environment may be loud at times due to equipment in use

Other Duties as Assigned

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Overtime is worked as required.

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 clear with our pay practices. The estimated base salary for this position is $40,000 - $55,000 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. For questions about this, our pay philosophy, and available benefits, please speak to the recruiter if you decide to apply and are selected for an interview.

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

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