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This is where you save and sustain lives
At Baxter, we are deeply connected by our mission. No matter your role at Baxter, your work makes a positive impact on people around the world. You’ll feel a sense of purpose throughout the organization, as we know our work improves outcomes for millions of patients.
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.
Together, we create a place where we are happy, successful and inspire each other. This is where you can do your best work.
Join us at the intersection of saving and sustaining lives— where your purpose accelerates our mission.
Summary:
Conduct biological, chemical and physical analyses on pharmaceutical products (biologics and drugs) and medical devices through all stages of the manufacturing process from incoming raw materials to finished goods, and environmental monitoring programs.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Conduct biological, chemical and physical analyses on pharmaceutical products (biologics and drugs) and medical devices through all stages of the manufacturing process from incoming raw materials to finished goods, and environmental monitoring programs.
Conduct critical biological, physical analyses on raw materials, initial, in-process and final products, and samples collected from environmental monitoring programs at Baxter manufacturing facilities. - Work under minimum supervision.
Conduct environmental monitoring testing of all cleanrooms that will require personnel to be standing for majority of the day.
Use sophisticated laboratory instrumentation and computer systems to collect and record data.
Perform advanced assays requiring precise analytical skills and understanding of microbiology principles.
Complete all testing, including special project / protocol testing in a timely and appropriate manner.
Maintain data integrity and ensure compliance with company SOPs and specifications, FDA, GLP, QSR and cGMP regulations.
Participate in functions involving teams, which impact production, increase efficiency, solve problems, generate cost savings and improve quality.
Perform laboratory and manufacturing audits as required. Audit and update, as required, plant SOPs.
Perform sample collection and processing during off-shifts and potentially weekends.
Adhere to the appropriate PPE requirements for the task being performed.
Qualifications:
Candidate must not be allergic to Penicillin or Cephelosporin Drugs
Microbiology Lab experiene required
Ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently, and in a timely fashion.
Computer literate.
Must be detail oriented, conscientious and have high reading comprehension skills.
Must have basic understanding of laboratory instrumentation.
Must be able to communicate effectively with supervisors and peers and have a positive attitude.
Must have the ability to lift up to 15 pounds and sustain prolonged standing with periodic lifting, walking, standing, bending, stooping and stretching.
Knowledge of any of the following is a plus:
Environmental Monitoring of Cleanrooms
Membrane filtration
QC Microbiology
Serial Dilution
Gram Staining
Sub culturing
Bacterial Endotoxin
Final Product Sterility Testing
Micro assay
Educatiion and/or Experience:
Bachelors Degree in microbiology or Biological Science with Biology/Microbiology Laboratory setting coursework and 1 or more years experience.
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