Quality Lab Supervisor
Baxter International Inc.
Summary
The Quality Lab Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the laboratory, ensuring the timely and accurate testing of raw materials, in-process samples, finished pharmaceutical products, and environmental monitoring samples. This role leads and develops laboratory personnel while maintaining compliance with FDA, cGMP, GLP, USP, and other regulatory requirements. The supervisor drives operational excellence by ensuring data integrity, laboratory safety, equipment reliability, staff training, and continuous improvement initiatives that support product quality, regulatory compliance, and manufacturing success.
Job description
What you'll be doing
- Provide support for daily operation of the laboratory and control of workflow.
- Implement testing standards and policies.
- Supervise safety measures of laboratory.
- Assist personnel and enhance their performance.
- Ensure completion of all testing, including special project / protocol testing in a timely and appropriate manner.
- Assist in implementing quality and regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA, GLP, QSR, cGMP, and USP rules and guidelines), and ensure compliance with testing SOPs and specifications.
- Monitor the testing techniques and accuracy of all records and documentation in the laboratory.
- Participate in pro-active functions that impact production, increase efficiency, solve problems, generate cost savings, improve quality, and provide new product support.
- Ensure employees are properly trained.
- Make appropriate staffing decisions.
- Prepare, review and revise, as required, SOPs and specifications.
- Ensure equipment maintenance and calibration, and internal audits are performed on schedule.
Work Environment / Working Conditions
This position requires work in a facility that manufactures penicillin products; therefore, candidates Must not be allergic to Penicillin and Cephalosporin or their related products and /or materials. May be required to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE). Exposure to pharmaceutical materials, chemicals, and manufacturing environments.
What you'll bring
- Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, or related science with Chemistry coursework
- 4-6 years of experience in the healthcare industry.
- Must know operating and troubleshooting procedures for lab equipment, as well as, quality and regulatory requirements pertinent to pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturing labs.
- Must possess excellent supervisory and interpersonal skills and be able to communicate with subordinates, peers, and managers.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, or related science with Chemistry coursework
- 4-6 years of experience in the healthcare industry
- Must know operating and troubleshooting procedures for lab equipment
- Knowledge of quality and regulatory requirements pertinent to pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturing labs
- Must possess excellent supervisory and interpersonal skills
- Must be able to communicate with subordinates, peers, and managers
- Must not be allergic to Penicillin and Cephalosporin or their related products and/or materials
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Life Insurance
- Accident Insurance
- Short-term Disability
- Long-term Disability
- Business Travel Accident Insurance
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- 401(k) Matching
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Educational Assistance
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off
- Family and Medical Leave
- Paid Parental Leave
- Commuting Benefits
- Employee Discount Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Childcare Benefits
Company overview
Baxter International Inc. is an American multinational healthcare company headquartered in Deerfield, Illinois, founded in 1931. As a leading global medical device manufacturer, Baxter specializes in developing and producing essential medical products for treating chronic and acute medical conditions. The company operates across three primary business segments: Medical Products and Therapies, Healthcare Systems and Technologies, and Pharmaceuticals. Baxter's extensive product portfolio includes intravenous (IV) solutions, infusion pumps, dialysis equipment for kidney disease treatment, surgical technologies, and hospital pharmaceuticals. With approximately 38,000 employees worldwide and annual revenues exceeding $10 billion, Baxter plays a critical role in global healthcare infrastructure. The company is particularly known for its leadership in IV fluid production, manufacturing approximately 60% of the intravenous fluids used in the United States. Baxter's innovations include pioneering developments in artificial kidney technology and advanced surgical products, serving healthcare providers across more than 100 countries. The company maintains a strong commitment to research and development, investing significantly in medical technology advancements that improve patient outcomes and healthcare delivery efficiency.