This is where your work makes a difference.
At Baxter, we believe every person—regardless of who they are or where they are from—deserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond.
Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together, our community is driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations, and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results.
Here, you will find more than just a job—you will find purpose and pride.
Your Role at Baxter
This is where your creativity addresses challenges
The Quality Lab Analyst I performs microbiological testing independently and owns defined laboratory, documentation, and verification tasks supporting data integrity, contamination control, and investigation readiness.
Your Team at Baxter
Within Quality, every role makes a difference. Products that Baxter makes are shipped worldwide for patients in need. Whether it's building a new process from scratch or facing a never-before-seen production hurdle, individuals within Quality are given the trust and opportunity to bring creativity to the table. Regardless of your specific role with a product, it is sure to touch a portion of our global operation.
The mission of Baxter is to save and sustain lives. This mission is embedded into everything we do. This means if there is a decision to be made where quantity and quality are at odds, we will always choose quality. Our patients come first, always.
What we offer from Day One
Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
160 hours of Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
401K match
Employee Stock Purchase Program
Paid Parental Leave
Tuition Reimbursement
What you'll be doing
Perform microbiological testing independently across assigned laboratory
Own defined task areas including media preparation, expiration checks, GPT, EM route execution, inventory and housekeeping assignments
Complete required verifications (e.g., 200% checks, media release, EM data)
Initiate microbial OOL notifications and documentation
Support investigations through checklist completion and data provision
Own EMW and NCR investigation records
Participate in internal audits, safety inspections, and cleanroom assessments
Support SOP updates and document changes
Train Quality Laboratory Technicians on assigned tasks
Enforce contamination control practices within owned tasks
Identify and escalate emerging contamination risks
What you'll bring
BS in Microbiology, Biology, or related science with minimum 1 year microbial lab experience OR
5+ years microbiology laboratory experience with completion of approved training curriculum and demonstrated technical mastery appropriate to level
Demonstrated technical proficiency in routine microbiological testing and laboratory workflows applicable to assigned sub‑department (BB, EM, ID, PM, or Lysate)
Ability to follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Good Documentation Practices (GDP) with minimal supervision
Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify discrepancies in data, documentation, or execution
Working knowledge of aseptic technique, contamination control principles, and cleanroom behaviors
Ability to complete required verifications accurately (e.g., media checks, 200% verification steps)
Proficiency in laboratory data systems such as LIMS and TrackWise or equivalent
Ability to manage multiple assigned tasks and meet timelines in a regulated environment
Effective verbal and written communication skills with peers and supervisors
Ability to recognize and appropriately escalate out‑of‑limit results, potential contamination risks, or quality concerns
Willingness and ability to learn new methods, equipment, and procedures
Other Duties as…