Biology Job at Baxter, USA | Quality Lab Associate I | Salary Up to $93,500

Biology Job at Baxter, USA | Quality Lab Associate I | Salary Up to $93,500

How do healthcare manufacturers detect contamination risks before they affect product quality? This Biology Job at Baxter in Marion, North Carolina, USA, focuses on environmental monitoring, microbiological testing, and clean-room inspections. The Quality Lab Associate I role offers science graduates the opportunity to apply their laboratory skills while supporting the quality of healthcare products.

• Position: Quality Lab Associate I – Environmental Monitoring
• Location: Marion, North Carolina, USA

About The Company

Baxter is a healthcare company guided by its mission to save and sustain lives. Its teams work across healthcare delivery and product operations, with an emphasis on quality, collaboration, and patient needs.

Biology Job Description

The Quality Lab Associate I will support Baxter’s environmental monitoring program through surface testing, viable air monitoring, and total airborne particle counts. The role also includes routine risk assessments and HEPA filter inspections in clean rooms.

The selected candidate will collect and review laboratory data, maintain accurate documentation, and collaborate with Quality Operations, Manufacturing, and Engineering to address potential contamination issues.

Biology Job – Key Responsibilities

• Conduct microbiological analyses on raw materials, in-process materials, and finished products.
• Collect and record data using laboratory instruments and computer systems.
• Complete routine and special project testing according to local procedures and cGMP requirements.
• Operate SAS Air Samplers and Climet Particle Counters for air and particulate sampling.
• Perform surface sampling using plates and/or swabs.
• Collect water samples throughout the facility on weekly and monthly schedules.
• Conduct weekly and monthly HEPA filter inspections and weekly Real Time Risk Assessments.
• Perform Instantaneous Microbial Detection testing.
• Review environmental events and deviations for complete documentation and testing before approval.
• Coordinate corrective actions and work orders with relevant teams.
• Maintain a clean, safe laboratory environment using 6S principles.

Educational Requirements and Eligibility

• Qualification: B.S. degree in Microbiology, Biology, or a related science.
• Preferred Experience: At least one year in the pharmaceutical or medical device industry.
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for an employer in the United States. Baxter cannot provide or take over employment visa sponsorship for this position.

Skills and Qualifications For Biology Job

• Knowledge of aseptic techniques and handling media plates and swabs for environmental monitoring.
• Understanding of microbiological testing methods, laboratory instrumentation, and manufacturing support systems.
• Knowledge of FDA, cGMP, GLP, and USP testing requirements.
• Good documentation skills and familiarity with Good Documentation Practices.
• Familiarity with LIMS or an equivalent system, and TrackWise.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong communication, organization, teamwork, and project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal direction.
• Ability to mentor Quality Lab Technicians.

Preferred Knowledge: FDA quality system regulations.

Salary and Benefits

The estimated base salary is $68,000–$93,500 annually, with actual pay potentially above or below this range depending on location, skills, experience, and other factors. Benefits include day-one medical, dental, and vision coverage, 160 hours of paid time off plus paid holidays, a 401(k) match, an Employee Stock Purchase Program, paid parental leave, and tuition reimbursement, subject to eligibility.

Interested in using your laboratory skills to support contamination control and product quality? This Biology Job at Baxter combines environmental sampling, microbiological testing, and collaboration across manufacturing teams. Review the technical requirements, shift timing, and work authorization conditions before applying.

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