Quality Technician (2nd shift)

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. 

Your Role at Baxter

This is where your creativity addresses challenges

In the Quality Technician role, you will support manufacturing and assembly operations by ensuring product quality and smooth production flow. You’ll manage nonconforming materials, including their removal, transfer, and rework, while performing final quality inspections, documentation reviews, and product release activities.

Your Team at Baxter

You’ll work alongside a cross-functional team of quality professionals, engineers, and production personnel dedicated to maintaining high standards across manufacturing operations. This team collaborates with interal groups to ensure product quality, compliance, and continuous improvement. Together, you’ll help deliver safe, reliable products that make a meaningful impact.

This is a second shift position, Monday-Friday, 3:00pm to 11:30pm.

What you'll be doing:

• *** Must not be allergic to penicillin or cephalosporin drugs ***

• Makes detailed observations, analyzes data, and interprets results.

• Maintains department equipment and inventory levels for controlled materials.

• Owns monthly inventory cycle count initiation and variance follow-up.

• Perform routine inspections as the provider of floor shop oversight, quality checks, and in-process product inspections of finishing product areas.

• Interacts with manufacturing and supervision to address quality process or batch-related concerns.

• Performs process compliance audits of all manufacturing areas to ensure quality of product/process (TIQs) is achieved.

• Performs troubleshooting, works independently, and makes decisions based on general guidance and existing procedural requirements. 

• Performs product functional testing in support of equipment validations.

• Identifies process improvements and escalates to Line Operations Supervision and/or Management.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

What you'll bring:

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.

• 6 months of experience in manufacturing/quality preferred.

• Basic science, math, and computer skills (including Microsoft Word and Excel) are required.  

• Good writing, verbal communication, and problem-solving skills are required.  

• Ability to work in a team environment and make independent decisions based on procedural and regulatory requirements 

• It is desirable for the candidate to have experience with the requirements of current Good Manufacturing & Documentation Practices in pharma manufacturing facilities.  

• The candidate must be able to work flexible hours in a dynamic environment with minimal direct supervision.

• The ability to work on some weekends is required.

• Will work in both Drug Delivery and Penicillin facilities as needed. 

• Overtime may be required to meet the production schedule.

• Attention to detail and organization are highly desired

• Visual Acuity 20/20 Near Vision with or without corrective vision required

We understand compensation is important as you consider the next step in your career. At Baxter, we are committed to equitable pay for all our employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. To that end, this position has a salary range of $44,800 to $61,600. The above range represents the expected salary range for this position. The actual salary may vary based upon several factors, including, but not limited to, relevant skills/experience, time in the role, business line, and geographic/office location.

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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