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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. 

JOB PURPOSE:

Direct and organize the operations Chemical Laboratory. This includes the participation in the development of Jayuya policy systems and standard operating procedures for specifications, and directions for testing in the following areas: Raw Materials, In- Process Materials, Finished Products, Stability Program, Method Transfer. Responsible for the compliance to all government regulations, company policies and procedures related to the assigned areas. Responsible for the validation activities related to the laboratory, including change control and Quality Monitoring. The primary result of this position is to assure all activities carried out in the laboratories are properly executed in accordance with FDA regulations and USP standard and that the services are carried out in an expeditious and cost-effective manner maintaining a high degree of compliance meeting the overall business priorities and schedules.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinates all Chemical Laboratory activities with Manufacturing and Supply Chain group.

• Manage the activities of the Laboratory Operations. Responsible for the supervision and training of exempt and non-exempt personnel in the group.

• Responsible for the validation program at the chemical laboratory including but not limited to equipment, process, test methods, and software among others.

• Establishes and implement laboratory standard operating procedures and policies according to global policies and regulations.

• Manage the method transfer program for the laboratory, where applicable. Active participation in process validation and revalidation programs. Responsible for the analysis of validation samples.

• Identify and implement with the help of R & D (if needed) the improvements in laboratory testing methods and automation to upgrade the laboratory efficiency, consistent with lowest possible cost objectives of business.

• Participate in the approval, revision and implementation of raw materials, in process, finished product, and other documents.

• Ensures all changes needed are managed through the applicable change control system.

• Accountable for the Product Stability Program.

• Assure the staff, supervisors, and employees follow all federal, state, and company requirements, such as OSHA, EPA, FDA.

• Performs weekly, monthly and annual reports as required by Plant Senior Managements, policies and procedures.

• Conducts and approved laboratory investigations.

• Conducts trend analysis including data of Annual Product Reviews.

• Ensures that all analyst assigned to perform testing have been adequately trained in the test and the methodology according to Good Laboratory Practices delineated in cGMP’s, company standards and regulatory requirements for achieved accurate laboratory testing results (FDA Guideline for laboratory operation).

• Audit in a routine basis the analyst’s performance and accuracy of all and documentation performed in the laboratory to ensure the effectiveness of the training performed.

• Develop and owns the departmental budget and capital budget. Ensure to keep technologies, software, equipment updated and submit capital requests as needed.

• Ensure all services contracts applicable to the laboratory are maintained and updated.

QUALIFICATIONS

• EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or science related field.  Chemistry license preferred. 

Minimum 8 years’ experience in quality systems

Minimum 3 years’ management/supervisory experience in a laboratory environment.

Knowledge in ICP-MS, HPLC, UPLC, GC, Atomic Absorption, and wet chemical lab procedures.

Root Cause Analysis Training and Experience· Working knowledge of Applied Statistics including the use of statistical tools and techniques.

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills (group facilitation, conflict resolution) and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously while working in a fast-paced environment.

Strong PC and Software skills (MS Office, Statistical software)

• LEADERSHIP SKILSS

Ability to train, motivate, coach and work with others.

Strong presentation skills

Demonstrated experience in change management and leading change· Customer focus including the ability to clearly communicate both oral and written.

Demonstrated values of honesty and integrity, respect for others, teamwork, collaboration, accountability, and performance.

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills (group facilitation, conflict resolution) and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously while working in a fast-paced environment.

• LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyzes, and interprets general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to present information and responds questions from groups of managers, clients, customer, and internal or external audits. Fully bilingual (English and Spanish languages). Ability to communicate, read, write and understand English/Spanish languages.                                              

• MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as statistics. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

• REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

• CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, EXAMS

cGMP's Training, and other certificates, registrations, exams or licenses that the immediate supervisor refers.

• COMPANY REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

Observes and promotes company security, industrial hygiene, cGMP's, procedures and other security measures already established by the company; should inform any violation.  Able to follow all GMP requirements while conducting the assigned duties and completing official documents. 

• PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; sit; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, the employee must occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

• WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here and representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high precarious places; outside weather conditions, extreme cold, or extreme heat. The noise level in the work environmental is usually moderate.

• SAFETY EQUIPMENT and/or EQUIPMENT

The employee is required to use the appropriate Safety Equipment that Baxter requires to comply with all Safety and Security rules (in Regulated Areas), such as: safety glasses, safety shoes, uniform, special safety suit, gloves, and any other equipment necessary in order to protect the health and safety of the employee. The incumbent must be use industrial and non-industrial computerized system, manufacturing and laboratory equipment; telephone, office supply, company car, copy and fax machine, and computer.

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.

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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Reasonable Accommodations

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