Job Description

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 OF RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform chemical analysis to ensure product acceptability. Ensure that final products and raw materials meet required standards before release by analyzing them using instrumental and wet chemical techniques according to the specifications. Analyze in-process samples using a variety of assays and procedures, taking appropriate action if the result is out of the specified limits. Maintain chemistry lab in good order.

GENERAL EXPECTATIONS

The top two priorities for all Baxter Alliston employees are Safety and Quality: Safety: Support our goal to achieve a “Zero Harm Environment”, by ensuring the safety of yourself and your co-workers through:

• following all safety procedures
• understanding potential hazards in your area
• wearing appropriate PPE
• reporting all incidents / near-misses / concerns
• embracing 6s

Quality: Ensure the quality of our products to ensure patient safety and achieve our mission of “Saving and Sustaining Lives”. This can be achieved through:

• +++following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) +++
• adhering to all quality procedures
• completing training on-time
• Doing it Right the First Time, and
• reporting any quality concerns immediately.

As part of the plant’s Enterprise Management System (EMS), all employees must embrace a culture of Continuous Improvement by:

• participating in improvement activities
• identifying and implementing continuous improvement ideas
• participating in Tier meetings
• recognizing your peers, and
• embracing 6s.
• identifying and implementing VIP’s (Value Improvement Project)
• embrace continuous learning
• utilize Leader Standard Work
• utilize Root Cause Analysis tools to identify and prevent problems from recurring and drive measurable results.

crucial DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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• Perform analytical chemical analysis to ensure products meet required standards using instrumental and wet chemical techniques according to specifications. Compile analysis reports by entering results into the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) approving them and forwarding to the Document center.
• Ensure that production lines make products within specification limits by analyzing in-process samples using variety of assays and procedures, taking appropriate action if the result is out of specified limits.
• Support departmental 6s efforts by maintaining all work areas in a clean and orderly state, disposing of waste, cleaning glass ware and removing expired chemicals / reagents. Maintain chemistry lab in good order by housecleaning, disposing waste, cleaning glassware and removing expired chemicals/ reagents.
• Perform required preventative maintenance on equipments in QM lab. to ensure proper functioning and delivery of consistent and reliable results. Contact manufacturers of equipment and arrange for service in event of malfunction of equipment.

JOB REQUIREMENTS (Preferred may be specific to the business unit)

Education/Experience Education Level Required:

• University Degree, Bachelor of Science

Preferred:

• Advanced Degree or other formal education in addition to minimum requirements

Major Subjects / Specialties Required:

• Majoring in Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry or a similar discipline

Preferred:

• Chemistry in a Pharmaceutical Industry environment

Type of Experience Required:

• Familiar with laboratory equipment in a Quality Management laboratory
• Basic to Intermediate level proficiency in MS Office

Preferred:

• Analytical chemical testing lab experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Familiarity with LIMS
• Knowledge of GMP, ISO standards, and regulatory/corporate requirements.

Years of Experience Required:

• 0 - 1 year

Preferred:

• 2+ Years

Additional Skills / Special Training / Technical Skills Required Required:

• Must have organizational and time management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills and critical thinking abilities
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Performing analytical testing in compliance with specification requirements.
• Instrumental techniques such as Atomic Absorption, UV-VIS spectroscopy, Flame Photometry and IR spectroscopy.

Preferred:

• Technical writing

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