New · posted Nov 5
Baxter · Pharmaceuticals
Quality Lab Analyst I
- Marion, NC
- On-site
- Full-time
- Associate & Specialist
The role
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 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 you need
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
What you'll do
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.
- 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
Other Duties as Assigned
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 $68,000-$93,500. 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.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
Pay and benefits
$68,000 – $93,500 a year
Employer providedWhat 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
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
Where you'll work
Marion, NCOn-siteOpen in Maps (opens in a new tab)
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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.
Reasonable Accommodations
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This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Overtime is worked as required.
Job intelligence
The context around this role
Live data · November 5, 2026
Salary intelligence
How the pay compares
This role's midpoint is 11% above the US median for Microbiology & Sterility Assurance roles at this level.
This roleEmployer provided
Associate & Specialist roles in the US16 roles publishing pay
| Annual base pay | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| This role | $68,000 | — | $93,500 |
| All US (middle half) | $66,000 | $73,000 | $81,000 |
This role: Baxter's own published range. Comparisons: the base pay employers published on open Microbiology & Sterility Assurance roles at the same level on Regulatory Jobs, November 5, 2026. Nothing is estimated.
Career trajectory
Where this role sits in Microbiology & Sterility Assurance
The general path across 55 open Microbiology & Sterility Assurance roles on Regulatory Jobs, with the titles they carry most. Not Baxter's own promotion track.
Skills DNA
What this role leans on
How many of the posting's 32 duty, requirement and summary lines touch each area. The posting's emphasis, not a proficiency score.
- Lab testing and methods8
- Documentation and SOPs7
- Collaboration and leadership4
- Investigations and CAPA3
- Data and digital systems2
- GMP and compliance1
Regulatory intelligence
The rules, regulations and standards behind this role
The regulations, guidance and standards that govern Microbiology & Sterility Assurance work in pharmaceuticals, led by the two this posting names, each linked to the agency or standards body that publishes it.
- FDAFDA data integrity guidance(official source, opens in a new tab)Data Integrity and Compliance With Drug CGMP: Questions and AnswersNamed in the posting
- EUEU Good Distribution Practice(official source, opens in a new tab)Guidelines on good distribution practice of medicinal products for human useNamed in the posting
- FDAFDA aseptic processing guidance(official source, opens in a new tab)Sterile Drug Products Produced by Aseptic Processing: Current Good Manufacturing Practice
- USPUSP–NF(official source, opens in a new tab)US Pharmacopeia general chapters and monographs, such as <61> bioburden, <85> endotoxin, <1225> validation
- FDA21 CFR Parts 210 and 211(official source, opens in a new tab)FDA current good manufacturing practice for finished pharmaceuticals
- EUEU GMP (EudraLex Volume 4)(official source, opens in a new tab)The EU's good manufacturing practice rules, including Annex 1 sterile and Annex 15 validation
- ISOISO 14644-1(official source, opens in a new tab)Cleanroom air cleanliness classification by particle concentration
- ISOISO 19011(official source, opens in a new tab)Guidelines for auditing management systems
- ISPEISPE GAMP 5(official source, opens in a new tab)A risk-based approach to compliant GxP computerized systems
- EDQMEuropean Pharmacopoeia(official source, opens in a new tab)The Ph. Eur. quality standards for medicines in Europe, published by the EDQM
- FDAFDA OOS guidance(official source, opens in a new tab)Investigating Out-of-Specification (OOS) Test Results for Pharmaceutical Production
- FDA21 CFR Part 11(official source, opens in a new tab)FDA rules for electronic records and electronic signatures
- FDAFDA process validation guidance(official source, opens in a new tab)Process Validation: General Principles and Practices
- ICHICH Q9(R1)(official source, opens in a new tab)Quality risk management
- PIC/SPIC/S(official source, opens in a new tab)The Pharmaceutical Inspection Co-operation Scheme and its GMP guide
- WHOWHO good manufacturing practices(official source, opens in a new tab)World Health Organization GMP norms and standards for medicines
Company hiring pulse
Baxter on Regulatory Jobs
- 44
- Open roles
- 40
- Distinct roles
- 11
- Locations
By discipline
- Quality39 89%
- Regulatory5 11%
By level
- Associate & Specialist19 43%
- Senior & Principal9 20%
- Manager8 18%
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Quality Lab Analyst I at Baxter
Open until filled. $68K–$94K a year, employer provided.