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Quality Technician - Line Operations (Day Shift)

Baxter International Inc., Round Lake, IL, United States


Overview

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. Our Mission is to Save and Sustain Lives, and we are committed to quality and collaboration across the organization.
As a Quality Technician, you will apply creativity to address challenges, work with a collaborative team, and navigate internal processes to facilitate a product you deeply believe in. You will absorb and act on complex procedures and data and may train team members as needed, aiming to balance safety, quality, and efficiency.
Responsibilities

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.
Performs routine inspections as the guardian of floor shop oversight, quality checks, and in-process product inspections of finishing 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).
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.
Qualifications

The candidate must not be allergic to penicillin or cephalosporin drugs.
6 months of experience in manufacturing/quality preferred.
HS Diploma or equivalent is required.
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.
Experience with current Good Manufacturing & Documentation Practices in pharma manufacturing facilities is desirable.
Flexible hours in a dynamic environment with minimal direct supervision.
Will work in both Drug Delivery and Penicillin facilities as needed.
Overtime may be required to meet the production schedule.
Must be able to work every other weekend.
Visual acuity 20/20; near vision with or without corrective lenses.
Additional Information

This is a 2/2/3 day shift position and will operate a 12-hour shift from 6:00 am to 6:30 pm.
Compliance, Benefits & Equal Opportunity

Working in a cleanroom is essential to delivering life-saving therapies. Baxter is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic.
Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please contact us.

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