This is where your work makes a difference.
At Baxter, we believe every person—regardless of who they are or where they are from—deserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond.
Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together, our community is driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations, and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results.
Here, you will find more than just a job—you will find purpose and pride.
This is where your creativity addresses challenges
TheSr. Quality Analyst, Data Analytics & Automationis responsible for leading strategic quality data and digital automation projects within the site and organization to drive continuous improvement while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and alignment with business objectives. This role partners cross-functionally to execute quality technical projects that enable operational excellence and on-time implementation. This role is critical in our commitment to continuously improving the quality of our products, maintaining compliance and delivering safe and effective products to our customers.
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 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.
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Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
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160 hours of Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
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401K match
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Employee Stock Purchase Program
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Paid Parental Leave
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Tuition Reimbursement
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Develop and maintain dashboards, visualizations, and automated reporting solutions using Power BI, Tableau, Excel, and other business intelligence tools to meet business requirements.
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Analyze quality data to identify trends, support investigations, drive root cause analysis, and improve process performance.
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Develop automated workflows and reporting tools to improve efficiency, data integrity, and visibility across Quality System processes.
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Leverage advanced analytics, machine learning, and generative AI solutions to enhance quality system monitoring, forecasting, decision-making, and process automation.
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Partner with cross-functional teams to drive data-driven continuous improvement while ensuring data governance and regulatory compliance.
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Support Management Review, KPI reporting, audit readiness, and regulatory reporting activities
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Lead, manage and implement strategic technical quality projects that improve operational efficiency, compliance, and business performance – from planning, execution and closure.
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Lead Kaizen events to drive continuous improvement within complaint management and investigation of workflows.
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Identify systemic issues through complaint and non-conformance trending data.
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Ensure that QMS is compliant with regulatory requirements, including FDA, ISO 13485, and other relevant regulations.
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Communicate effectively with all collaborators, including employees, management, and regulatory agencies, to ensure that all quality systems are properly implemented and maintained.
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Employees at every level are responsible for quality (GMP) Good Manufacturing Processes and regulatory performance in the department to ensure quality programs are met.
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Ensure compliance with FDA, ISO and other government regulations, legal documents and safety and ethical standards, obtaining legal compliance training.
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Bachelor’s degree required.
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3+ years of experience in quality assurance, manufacturing operations, data analytics or project execution in a regulated industry.
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Experience with statistical process control (SPC) and Six Sigma methodologies.
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Experience leading projects from concept to implementation & closure.
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Experience working with automation tools required. Exposure to AI/ML applications, predictive analytics, or intelligent automation is a plus.
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Experience with Quality Management Systems: Experience with quality management systems, including experience in implementing and maintaining QMS.
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Strong knowledge of quality management systems (e.g., ISO 13485, FDA QSR) and regulatory requirements.
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Proven experience in leading improvement projects and cross-functional collaboration.
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Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and make data-driven decisions.
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across departments.
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Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and quality management software.
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Experience and knowledge with Power BI, Tableau and other data automation tools.
The Sr Quality Analyst at Baxter may work in the following environments:
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Office Setting: Working in an office setting, potentially up to 80% of the time, reviewing documents, conducting data analysis, and participating in meetings.
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Manufacturing Environment: Working in a manufacturing environment, potentially up to 10% of the time, conducting audits and inspections.
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Warehouse Environment: Working in a warehouse environment, potentially up to 5% of the time, conducting audits and inspections.
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Traveling: Traveling to conferences, training sessions, and other locations, potentially up to 5% of the time, attending meetings, participating in training, and conducting audits and inspections.
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Temperature Extremes: Working in temperatures that may be hot or cold, potentially up to 10% of the time.
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Humidity: Working in humid environments, potentially up to 10% of the time.
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Noise: Working in noisy environments, potentially up to 10% of the time.
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Chemical Exposure: Exposure to chemicals, potentially up to 5% of the time.
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Biological Exposure: Exposure to biological materials, potentially up to 5% of the time.
The Sr Quality Analyst at Baxter may be required to:
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Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Wear PPE, such as gloves, safety glasses, and a hard hat, to protect themselves from potential hazards.
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Follow Safety Procedures: Follow safety procedures, such as lockout/tagout and confined space entry, to ensure their safety and the safety of others.
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Maintain Confidentiality: Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information, such as supplier information and company data.
The Sr. Quality Analyst at Baxter may be required to perform the following physical demands:
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Standingand walking for extended periods of time, potentially up to 8 hours per day, to attend meetings, conduct audits, and inspect facilities.
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Sitting: Sitting for extended periods of time, potentially up to 6 hours per day, review documents, conduct data analysis, and participate in meetings.
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Lifting and Carrying: Lifting and carrying documents, equipment, and other materials, potentially up to 25 pounds, to conduct audits and inspections.
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Bending and Stooping: Bending and stooping to access equipment, documents, and other materials, potentially up to 2 hours per day.
The above description outlines the primary responsibilities of the role but does not preclude the assignment of additional tasks as needed. Previous iterations of this job description are incorporated and may be assigned based on operational requirements. Any such inclusions will align with the established factor of degrees for this position.
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 $88,000 - $121,000 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 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.
US Benefits at Baxter (except for Puerto Rico)
This is where your well-being matters. Baxter offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles. Our health and well-being benefits include medical and dental coverage that start on day one, as well as insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance. Financial and retirement benefits include the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount, and the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching. We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts, educational assistance programs, and time-off benefits such as paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service, family and medical leaves of absence, and paid parental leave. Additional benefits include commuting benefits, the Employee Discount Program, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare benefits. Join us and enjoy the competitive compensation and benefits we offer to our employees. For additional information regarding Baxter US Benefits, please speak with your recruiter or visit our Benefits site: Benefits | Baxter
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