Quality Lab Analyst I

About the role

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
• The Quality Lab Analyst I performs microbiological testing independently and owns defined laboratory, documentation, and verification tasks supporting data integrity, contamination control, and investigation readiness.

Your Team at Baxter

Within Quality, every role makes a difference. Products that Baxter makes are shipped worldwide for patients in need. Whether it's building a new process from scratch or facing a never-before-seen production hurdle, individuals within Quality are given the trust and opportunity to bring creativity to the table. Regardless of your specific role with a product, it is sure to touch a portion of our global operation.

• The mission of Baxter is to save and sustain lives.
• This mission is embedded into everything we do.
• This means if there is a decision to be made where quantity and quality are at odds, we will always choose quality.
• Our patients come first, always.

What we offer from Day One

• Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
• 160 hours of Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• 401K match
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement

What you'll be doing

• Perform microbiological testing independently across assigned laboratory
• Own defined task areas including media preparation, expiration checks, GPT, EM route execution, inventory and housekeeping assignments
• Complete required verifications (e.g., 200% checks, media release, EM data)
• Initiate microbial OOL notifications and documentation
• Support investigations through checklist completion and data provision
• Own EMW and NCR investigation records
• Participate in internal audits, safety inspections, and cleanroom assessments
• Support SOP updates and document changes
• Train Quality Laboratory Technicians on assigned tasks
• Enforce contamination control practices within owned tasks
• Identify and escalate emerging contamination risks

What you'll bring

• BS in Microbiology, Biology, or related science with minimum 1 year microbial lab experience OR
• 5+ years microbiology laboratory experience with completion of approved training curriculum and demonstrated technical mastery appropriate to level
• Demonstrated technical proficiency in routine microbiological testing and laboratory workflows applicable to assigned sub-department (BB, EM, ID, PM, or Lysate)
• Ability to follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Good Documentation Practices (GDP) with minimal supervision
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify discrepancies in data, documentation, or execution
• Working knowledge of aseptic technique, contamination control principles, and cleanroom behaviors
• Ability to complete required verifications accurately (e.g., media checks, 200% verification steps)
• Proficiency in laboratory data systems such as LIMS and TrackWise or equivalent
• Ability to manage multiple assigned tasks and meet timelines in a regulated environment
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with peers and supervisors
• Ability to recognize and appropriately escalate out-of-limit results, potential contamination risks, or quality concerns
• Willingness and ability to learn new methods, equipment, and procedures

Other Duties as Assigned

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Overtime is worked as required.

Pay and benefits

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 $68,000-$93,500. 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.

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.

Benefits

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