Quality Lab Senior Supervisor

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 extraordinary results. You are motivated by work that is never the same from one day to the next. As a Senior Quality Lab Supervisor, 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.

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.

We establish 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.

The position is directly responsible for operations and personnel within the Bioburden and Micro ID labs. In addition, the position is adjacently responsible for leadership activities to support all Microbiology Laboratory operations occurring on night shift.

• 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

Coordinate all activities required to occur for assigned shift responsibilities relative to the QC Laboratory including but not limited to:

• Personnel management

• Conducting non-conformance investigations within TrackWise 8 for procedural non-compliances and non-conforming results

• Assign tasks, set priorities, and ensure effective performance and development of team members

• Conduct regular training for staff

• Conduct ACE Check-ins with staff and additional communications as needed

• Ensure testing is performed accurately and efficiently, following established protocols and standards

• Oversee the accurate recording and analysis of test results, review results, and address documentation errors in accordance with procedural requirements

• Ensure results are provided to document control within specified timeframes for release

• Cross train in all areas of the QC Microbiology Laboratory which has staffing represented on night shift to enable troubleshooting of issues and/or guidance as necessary

• Perform documentation review of all areas of QC Microbiology Laboratory as assigned by the Quality Manager

• Troubleshoot and resolve any issues that arise during testing or lab equipment

• Conduct Phase 1 Laboratory investigations for other areas of the laboratory as needed

• Ensure that all data is documented properly, and reports are generated and reviewed in a timely manner

• Implement and enforce safety protocols and practices within the laboratory

• B.S. Degree in Life Science Field (e.g. Biology, Microbiology, related)

• Minimum of 5 years of experience or Master’s Degree in biological science with applied experience, preferably in the pharmaceutical or medical device industry

• Knowledge of aseptic technique and microbiological testing according to FDA, cGMP, GLPs, and USP testing methodology

• Computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft office applications (Word, Excel)

• Able to manage multiple tasks/priorities in a timely manner

• Able to work independently and manage time to complete assigned tasks

• Ability to create an environment that values people, encourages trust, and open communication through feedback and recognition

• Laboratory and Manufacturing environments

• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) will be provided and must be worn as required within specified areas. PPE may include ear plugs, lab coats, safety glasses, hairnets, and shoe covers.

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 transparent with our pay practices. The estimated base salary for this position is $96,000 - $132,000 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. This position may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses. 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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