Baxter Hiring Biological Science Candidates – Quality Lab Associate I
Candidates with bachelor’s degree in biological science or chemistry may apply for the job opening at Baxter for the post of Quality Lab Associate. 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.
Job Title: Quality Lab Associate I, Weekend Day Shift
Req ID: JR – 061533
Location Bloomington, Indiana, United States
Job Category: Quality Control
Eligibility Criteria:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, or Biological Science with Analytical Chemistry or Laboratory coursework
- Computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook and the ability to use enterprise software (examples include: JDE, BPLM, Pilgrim, Trackwise, etc.)
- Knowledge of instrument/software/documentation repair and calibration systems preferred
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Physical / Safety Requirements
- Must be able to wear personal protective equipment.
- Duties may require overtime work, including nights, holidays, and weekends
- Use of hands and fingers to manipulate office and laboratory equipment is required
- Position may require sitting or standing for long periods of time.
- This position requires handling of laboratory chemicals
- Must be able to lift 25 lbs
- Must be able to qualify for 20/25 corrected vision and pass color blindness test
Summary
The Quality Lab Associate I perform entry-level laboratory testing (pH, density, volume, etc.) that requires a variety of chemical, biological, or physical analyses on products/systems in support of the company’s quality program. This role works three 12-hour days as part of the quality unit on a daytime weekend shift. This position reports to a Quality Control Chemistry Supervisor.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (these are primary responsibilities of the role and the incumbent will perform other duties as assigned)
- Operates applicable laboratory equipment (HPLC, UV, Karl Fischer, pH meter, density meter, etc.)
- Performs testing in accordance with technical service studies, experimental batches and development studies
- Performs raw material, in-process, and finished product testing
- Maintain data integrity and ensure compliance with company standard operating procedures (SOPs) and worldwide regulatory agency requirements
- Writes non-conformance reports
- Initiates Laboratory Investigation Reports
- Performs general laboratory/personal area clean-up
- Participates in continuous improvement functions involving teams, which increase efficiency, solve problems, generate cost savings and improve quality
- Performs internal laboratory checklist and audits
Baxter Hiring Biological Science