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| Job ID: 13951716 |
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| Job Title: | Scientist I (Sr. Microbiologist), Sterility Assurance |
| Work Type: | Work Days: Work Vary: Yes , Shift: Other, Hours Per Week: 40, Work Type: Regular |
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| Salary Offered: | Unspecified |
| Benefits: | Unspecified. |
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| Physical Required: | Unspecified |
| Drug Testing Required: | Unspecified |
| Education Required: | Doctoral Degree |
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| Experience Required: | Unspecified |
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| Required Skills: | Please see the job description for information about required job skills. |
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| 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.
Your Role:
The Plymouth Microbiology Laboratory Scientist I will report to the Plymouth, MN Microbiology Laboratory Manager and be responsible for the laboratory contract support, both external contract testing labs and internal contract labor.
What You'll Be Doing:
The role will have responsibility for the contracted work for the Plymouth Microbiology Laboratories.
Setup and maintain agreements with contract testing laboratories.
Coordinate and track contract testing activities for drug products and medical devices, including new product development, test method development & validation and investigations.
Manage a team of contract labor supporting microbiological testing.
Work with product development teams, product design owners, contract testing laboratories and manufacturing QA/QC laboratory personnel to complete required tasks.
Hybrid position: may be onsite for up to 5 days/week to support personnel working in the laboratory. A portion of this person's work can be conducted from home, the specifics of the work from home arrangements to be coordinated with the Lab Manager.
Responsibilities include:
Managing laboratory resources to deliver on time test results
Constructing detailed, accurate schedules, interfacing with development, technical and manufacturing groups, leading teams through the planning and execution of work.
Support Laboratory manager to maintain laboratory operations, including areas to be delegated to laboratory personnel, such as laboratory safety, stocking of necessary supplies, preparing necessary materials such as media, and maintenance of equipment.
Assure laboratory and documentation is audit ready and team can effectively response to auditor inquiries.
Assure appropriate investigations are conducted on laboratory failures and out of specifications.
Assure the use of appropriate standards in laboratory testing.
Supporting R&D project through input on laboratory testing needs or the use of existing data to support products.
Devising new approaches to complex problems through adaptations and modifications of standard technical principles.
Where necessary implement new procedures to support the testing of Baxter products.
Assuring all work complies with Baxter's Quality system and cGDP/cGMP practices.
Providing regular updates to Sterility Assurance management.
What You Need:
Strong Microbiology background and experience
Demonstrated ability to lead a team of laboratory personnel, including ability to train and develop laboratory personnel
Experience managing multiple simultaneous projects and work activities
Knowledge of medical device and/or pharmaceutical industry
Knowledge of GDP/GMP/GLP practices.
Ability to convince management on courses of action with minimal assistance using both written and verbal methods.
Effectively operates in, and capable of facilitating, cross-functional teams.
Must be able to provide solutions that reflect understanding business objectives and cost implications.
Degree in Microbiology or related discipline.
B.S. with greater than 10 years of related experience.
or M.S. with greater than 7 years of related experience.
or Ph.D. with greater than 5 years of related experience.
Experience in laboratory methods, including:
Bioburden
Sterility testing
Sterile barrier / Container Closure Integrity (CCI)
Bacterial Endotoxin Testing (BET)
Antimicrobial testing
Disinfection testing
Biofilms
Rapid Microbial Methods
Display a solid understanding of theories/practices utilized by other disciplines outside primary area of expertise.
Pharmaceutical or Medical Device manufacturing experience is desirable.
Experience participating in professional and/or standards organizations.
Knowledge of sterilization (e.g. moist heat/steam or radiation sterilization)
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 $104,000 to $143,000 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 on upon location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors. 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.
Join us as we revolutionize the treatment landscape and help improve patient lives worldwide.
Baxter plans to spin off our ~$5B Kidney Care segment into an independent, publicly traded company. The new standalone entity will leverage our nearly 70-year legacy in acute therapies and home and in-center dialysis to provide best-in-class care to the people we serve. With its own investment priorities and enhanced management focus, the company will be better positioned to pursue growth opportunities and invest in innovation. We will build on our leadership in the kidney care space, fueled by our steadfast focus on innovation, our passion for patients and their families and our expertise in operational excellence.
This is where you can make an impact
The successful candidate for this job may be required to verify that he or she has been vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to reasonable accommodations for individuals with medical conditions or religious beliefs that prevent vaccination, and in accordance with applicable law.
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