Formulation Group Leader (3rd shift)

Company: BAXTER
Location: Trafalgar
Posted on: August 6, 2022

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. Job Title: Formulation Group Leader (3rd shift)Summary:The Group Leader is a member of the Manufacturing Leadership Team reporting directly to the Manufacturing Supervisor! They provide direct support to manufacturing to ensure that finished products meet the required specifications by coordinating activities of Formulation Operators who perform in the manufacturing areas! You will provide decision-making and oversight to ensure compliance to all regulatory agency regulations and guidelines and to Baxter Standard Operating Procedures. This position fully supports and drives quality operations on the production floor and communicates effectively with production team members, multiple levels of management, and other customer support departments. The Formulation Group Leader builds an environment where collaboration, productivity, safety, identity, strength, purity, and quality (SISPQ) are reflected in the finished product.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare media and buffer solutions
• Operate Clean-in-Place (CIP) and Steam-in-Place (SIP) systems
• Operate general production equipment (such as pH and conductivity meters, autoclaves, portable mixers, scales and balances, etc)
• Monitor and record critical process parameters
• Complete all relevant paperwork following GDP/GMP guidelines
• Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of production equipment to maintain in GMP fashion
• Perform sampling using aseptic techniques
• Participate on Continuous Improvement Teams
• Train and mentor other team members
• Write, revise and review pertinent documentation as appropriate
• Troubleshoot process problems and respond to process alarms
• Assist with process/equipment validation and data analysis
• Work with other groups such as maintenance/metrology and calibration to ensure preventative maintenance completionJob Requirements (Education, Experience and Qualifications):
  • High School Diploma or GED required
  • 2 years related experience preferred
  • Knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices and Good Documentation Practices preferred.
  • Knowledge of basic laboratory and pharmaceutical production equipment including but not limited to: autoclaves, process tanks, incubators, analytical equipment and CIP/SIP systems preferred
  • Proficiency in a variety of mathematical subject areas and ability to work with both the metric and USA standards of measurement required.
  • Computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook and the ability to use enterprise software (examples include: JDE, BPLM, Pilgrim, Trackwise, etc.)
  • There are minimum training requirements for each operator levelPhysical / Safety Requirements:
    • Ability to stand for extended periods of time
    • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
    • Ability to push/pull heavy wheeled objects (tanks, carts, pallet jacks, etc.)
    • Able to perform overhead work (sanitizing walls and ceilings)
    • Physical coordination/flexibility to allow gowning for clean room environments
    • Use applicable personal protective equipment, including safety shoes/toe caps, gloves, eye protection, heat resistant wear and hearing protection
    • Dexterity and physical condition to perform some level of repetitive motion tasks
    • Ability to wear respirator usage when product or task requires
    • Eyesight to ensure effective inspection of equipment and/or filled units (corrective lenses acceptable)
    • Duties may require overtime work, including nights and weekends
    • Use of hands and fingers to manipulate office equipment is required
    • Gown qualifying is a must for Grade A/B areas. 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 OpportunityBaxter 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. EEO is the Law EEO is the law - Poster Supplement Pay Transparency Policy 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. Recruitment Fraud Notice Baxter has discovered incidents of employment scams, where fraudulent parties pose as Baxter employees, recruiters, or other agents, and engage with online job seekers in an attempt to steal personal and/or financial information. To learn how you can protect yourself, review our Recruitment Fraud Notice . 076093

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