• Job Description

  Req#: JR - 125497

  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 PURPOSE:

  Operates weighting and analytical scales and mixing machine to blend drugs into solutions for processing, assure that Company complies with all internal and external standards and procedures.

  ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Performs weighting and mixing process of raw material -drugs- (such as: Amino Acids, Metronidazole Heparin, Milrinoner etc) based on available resources and activities. This includes hydrolysis process of lactic acid.
  • Starts machine and adjusts valves for mixing process.
  • Operates machine until mixture reaches desired consistency as per mixing specifications.
  • Operates auxiliary equipment to prepare mixture for final processing.
  • Takes care of automatic mixing machine.
  • Assure that all drug mixing complies with all standards (SOPs), especially Good Documentation Practices.
  • Follow and comply with established SOPS, specifications and practices. Comply with CFR requirements.
  • Ability to solve daily quality and material issues to assure the most efficient, effective and safety product release.
  • Participate in the new products protocols.
  • Fill out, review and maintain all reports as required (daily, weekly, monthly, annually) in compliance with cGMPs, cGDP's and other internal and external standards.
  • Coordinate, monitor and perform sampling handling process, and refers them to Plant Pharmacist as required.
  • Perform routine area audit to ensure compliance with established company and regulatory requirements.
  • Teamwork oriented.
  • Able to work on special projects as assigned, occasionally.
  • Performs drug head count as required by procedures.
  • Willing to work extra hours, any shift and during weekends when required.
  • Support and back up the manufacturing department (mixing area) as required.
  • Willing to work under minimum supervision.
  • Must be able to keep the work area in the cleanest and organize conditions.

  QUALIFICATIONS:

  • EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

  Associate's degree (A. D.) - B.S. preferred. Computer knowledge is required (Windows: Excel).

  • LANGUAGE SKILLS

  Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively with the immediate supervisor, peers and coworkers. Ability to communicate, read, write and understand English/Spanish languages.

  • MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

  Ability to apply advance mathematical. Ability to compute rate, ratio, percent and interpret bar graphs.

  • REASONING ABILITY

  Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

  • CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, EXAMS

  cGMP's Training, HAZWOPER Training (annually); Confined Spaces Training, Physical Exam, Forklift License and other certificates, 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

  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds (with the appropriate safety equipment that Company provide). Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

  • WORK ENVIRONMENT

  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; and extreme cold. The employee frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee occasionally exposed to vibration; the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

  • SAFETY EQUIPMENT and/or EQUIPMENT

  The incumbent must use the proper equipment in any Baxter area to comply with Company policies, and any internal or external regulation; or policy (e.g. safety shoes, safety glasses, ear plugs, safety gloves, uniform, and any other necessary equipment in order to protect the health and safety of the incumbent.) While performing the duties of this job the incumbent must use computer; small precision tools, telephone, office supply, hand tools, electrical tools, etc.

  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
  
  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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• About the company

  Baxter International Inc. is an American multinational health care company with headquarters in Deerfield, Illinois.

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