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.
At Baxter Healthcare Corporation, you will have the opportunity to contribute to our ambitious goals and be part of a team that values collaboration, precision, and excellence. This role is crucial in ensuring the integrity and quality of our non-chemical raw materials, and you will play a key part in maintaining our world-class standards.
We are looking for a Tech Release, QA Assurance to work on our Afternoon Shift.
Job Responsibilities
- Release all non-chemical raw materials by verifying the integrity of data generated and reported.
- Release and label all physical containers of raw materials using the AS400 computer system.
- Ensure documentation is filed and stored for easy retrieval and discarded per procedures.
- Identify and handle paperwork for out-of-limit situations related to non-conforming material.
- Ensure material is accurately labeled and segregated in designated defective material storage cages.
- Ensure all non-conformances are promptly communicated to all levels of management.
- Sample and perform physical testing of all plant non-chemical raw materials (including printed materials such as labels, direction sheets, dies, logos, etc.) to ensure precision, accuracy, and compliance with specifications, blueprints, and Standard Operating Procedures.
- Conduct relevant receiving and inspection process for Chemical Raw materials such as sampling, container inspection, and labeling verification.
- Retrieve and transport appropriate file samples to the QM Chemistry Department as part of the sampling process.
- Provide support to other areas of the department as required.
Education Level
- Required: Successful completion of High School diploma.
- Preferred: Post-secondary diploma in a quality-related function.
- Preferred: Attendance of seminars or courses from Pharmaceutical Sciences Group, e.g., Working in a GMP Environment or Practical Pharmaceutical Industry Knowledge for Support Staff.
Major Subjects / Specialties
- Required: Quality assurance.
Type of Experience
- Required: General Alliston Facility experience (Quality, Manufacturing, or other encouraging departmental functions).
- Required: Ability to stand for extended periods and periodically maneuver heavy containers (50-100 lbs) for sampling.
- Preferred: Up to 5 years of experience in a GMP-regulated manufacturing facility.
Years of Experience
- Required: Minimum of 1 year of experience in a manufacturing facility.
- Preferred: Up to 5 years of experience in a GMP-regulated manufacturing facility.
Ideal for someone who can effectively enforce high quality standards and wants to make an impact in a diverse and fast-paced environment.
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 promptly
- 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
- Apply Leader Standard Work
- Apply Root Cause Analysis tools to identify and prevent problems from recurring and drive measurable results.
Other
- Support the preparation of monthly Quality Operations Metrics
- Support department 6S efforts by maintaining all work areas in a clean & orderly state.
Reasonable Accommodations Baxter is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please click on the link here and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.
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Job Tags
Immediate start, Worldwide, Shift work, Afternoon shift,