
Validation Associate I
Overview
This is where you make a difference in our patients’ safety. As a member of the Baxter Quality team, you will play an essential part in our mission of saving and sustaining lives. Quality is important throughout the entire product lifecycle and works collaboratively with all areas of the organization. Because Quality touches everything Baxter does, a role in Quality provides many opportunities for growth, learning and a successful career that has a daily impact on people’s lives.
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- Influential
Validation Associate I
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 at Baxter
The Validation Associate is responsible for the development and the execution of projects which include engineering studies, validation protocols and re-validations of manufacturing facilities, equipment, utilities, computerized systems, cleaning methods, and processes. Validation activities include research, protocol writing/execution and final report generation. Additionally, investigations of manufacturing challenges are conducted, and process improvements are evaluated/implemented. Final documents are archived and may be included in or support A/NDA submissions, and made available as needed during FDA and client/customer compliance audits.
What you'll be doing
- Be involved in design of experiments, development of new methodologies and improving existing methodologies, data generation, report development and presentation.
- Schedule, plan, communicate, and manage documents and follow-up on validation activities. Interpret and apply regulatory requirements concerning validation activities.
- Applies knowledge or quickly learn cGXPs, relevant SOP curriculum, routine project procedures, project management, and other training as appropriate.
- Perform validation activities to lead and/or support cleaning, equipment, computer systems, utility, facility, and method validations.
- Review and generate quality documents including validation protocols, SOPs, change controls, and non-conformance event records as required.
- Serves as a project lead for projects of intermediate scope with cross-functional teams.
- Able to prioritize workload and tasks. Ability to follow good project management practices to meet schedules while ensuring compliance with procedures and regulations.
What you'll bring
- **Must not be allergic to Cephalosporins or Penicillin.**
- BS Degree in Science, Engineering or Math with at least one or more years of experience.
- Direct experience with writing and implementing validation protocols is preferred.
- Understand scientific strategies and be able to invent new methods or new avenues of investigation.
- Good interpersonal/communication/influencing/negotiation skills.
- Strong project management skills
- Ability to communicate effectively at all levels in verbal and written form, including technical/business writing.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel, computer software. Some experience with statistical software helpful.
- Direct or indirect industry knowledge.
- Ability to work independently or in teams.
- Physical demands of the position may require the ability to lift materials up to 20 lbs., dexterity to gown, mobility to maneuver around equipment, and enter into confined spaces.
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 $60,0000 - $82,500 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. This position may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses. 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.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are un-able to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
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
Equal Employment Opportunity
Baxter is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.
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