

New · posted Nov 11
Baxter · Pharmaceuticals
Quality Lab Supervisor
- Round Lake, IL
- On-site
- Full-time
- Manager
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.
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.
What you need
What you'll bring
- Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, or related science with Chemistry coursework
- 4-6 years of experience in the healthcare industry.
- Must have knowledge of the operation and troubleshooting of laboratory instrumentation—including HPLC, UV, IR, GC, and mass spectrometry—as well as, quality and regulatory requirements applicable to pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturing laboratories.
- Must possess excellent supervisory and interpersonal skills and be able to communicate with subordinates, peers, and managers.
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 $80,000 - $110,000 annually. The estimated range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position. 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. This position may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses. For questions about this, our pay philosophy, and available benefits, please speak to the recruiter if you decide to apply and are selected for an interview.
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.
What you'll do
Your role at Baxter
The Quality Lab Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the laboratory, ensuring the timely and accurate testing of raw materials, in-process samples, finished pharmaceutical products, and environmental monitoring samples. This role leads and develops laboratory personnel while maintaining compliance with FDA, cGMP, GLP, USP, and other regulatory requirements. The supervisor drives operational excellence by ensuring data integrity, laboratory safety, equipment reliability, staff training, and continuous improvement initiatives that support product quality, regulatory compliance, and manufacturing success
- Provide support for daily operation of the laboratory and control of workflow. Implement testing standards and policies.
- Conduct regular performance and development discussions with direct reports, provide timely and constructive feedback, establish and document performance improvement plans when appropriate, and monitor progress to ensure sustained improvement and accountability.
- Supervise safety measures of laboratory. Assist personnel and enhance their performance.
- Ensure completion of all testing, including special project / protocol testing in a timely and appropriate manner.
- Assist in implementing quality and regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA, GLP, QSR, cGMP, and USP rules and guidelines), and ensure compliance with testing SOPs and specifications.
- Monitor the testing techniques and accuracy of all records and documentation in the laboratory.
- Participate in pro-active functions that impact production, increase efficiency, solve problems, generate cost savings, improve quality, and provide new product support.
- Ensure employees are properly trained. Make appropriate staffing decisions.
- Prepare, review, and revise, as required, SOPs, specifications, and associated training materials; communicate changes and ensure required training updates are completed and documented.
- Ensure equipment maintenance and calibration, and internal audits are performed on schedule.
- Lead out-of-limit and laboratory investigations, identify root causes and corrective actions, and document investigation outcomes accurately and promptly in the TrackWise system.
- Review and approve laboratory records, test results, investigations, and related documentation to ensure accuracy, completeness, data integrity, and compliance with approved procedures.
- Mentor and develop laboratory analysts by providing technical coaching, troubleshooting guidance, performance feedback, and support for training and qualification activities.
- Communicate proactively with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, and other support functions regarding testing priorities and delays, out-of-limit or atypical results, laboratory safety concerns, and potential product or production impacts; coordinate timely escalation, investigation support, and follow-up actions through resolution.
Pay
$80,000 – $110,000 a year
Employer providedThis 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
Round Lake, ILOn-siteOpen in Maps (opens in a new tab)
More jobs in Round Lake, ILWorking conditions
Work Environment / Working Conditions
- ***This position requires work in a facility that manufactures penicillin products; therefore, candidates Must not be allergic to Penicillin and Cephalosporin or their related products and /or materials.***
- May be required to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Exposure to pharmaceutical materials, chemicals, and manufacturing environments.
Equal opportunity, accessibility and legal noticesBaxter's statements, word for word
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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Job intelligence
The context around this role
Live data · November 11, 2026
Salary intelligence
How the pay compares
This role's midpoint is 18% below the US median for Quality Control roles at this level.
This roleEmployer provided
Manager roles in the US35 roles publishing pay
| Annual base pay | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| This role | $80,000 | — | $110,000 |
| All US (middle half) | $103,250 | $115,500 | $139,000 |
This role: Baxter's own published range. Comparisons: the base pay employers published on open Quality Control roles at the same level on Regulatory Jobs, November 11, 2026. Nothing is estimated.
Career trajectory
Where this role sits in Quality Control
The general path across 265 open Quality Control 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 25 duty, requirement and summary lines touch each area. The posting's emphasis, not a proficiency score.
- Lab testing and methods11
- Collaboration and leadership8
- Documentation and SOPs6
- GMP and compliance4
- Investigations and CAPA3
- Data and digital systems3
- Validation and qualification1
- Quality systems and risk1
- Clinical trial conduct1
Regulatory intelligence
The rules, regulations and standards behind this role
The regulations, guidance and standards that govern Quality Control work in pharmaceuticals, led by the four this posting names, each linked to the agency or standards body that publishes it.
- FDA21 CFR Parts 210 and 211(official source, opens in a new tab)FDA current good manufacturing practice for finished pharmaceuticalsNamed in the posting
- USPUSP–NF(official source, opens in a new tab)US Pharmacopeia general chapters and monographs, such as <61> bioburden, <85> endotoxin, <1225> validationNamed in the posting
- FDAFDA data integrity guidance(official source, opens in a new tab)Data Integrity and Compliance With Drug CGMP: Questions and AnswersNamed in the posting
- FDA21 CFR Part 58 (GLP)(official source, opens in a new tab)Good laboratory practice for nonclinical laboratory studiesNamed in the posting
- FDAFDA OOS guidance(official source, opens in a new tab)Investigating Out-of-Specification (OOS) Test Results for Pharmaceutical Production
- FDAFDA aseptic processing guidance(official source, opens in a new tab)Sterile Drug Products Produced by Aseptic Processing: Current Good Manufacturing Practice
- ISOISO 14644-1(official source, opens in a new tab)Cleanroom air cleanliness classification by particle concentration
- ISOISO/IEC 17025(official source, opens in a new tab)Competence of testing and calibration laboratories
- ISOISO 19011(official source, opens in a new tab)Guidelines for auditing management systems
- FDA21 CFR Part 11(official source, opens in a new tab)FDA rules for electronic records and electronic signatures
- ICHICH Q2(R2) and Q14(official source, opens in a new tab)Validation and development of analytical procedures
- FDAFDA analytical procedures guidance(official source, opens in a new tab)Analytical Procedures and Methods Validation for Drugs and Biologics
- ICHICH Q1 stability testing(official source, opens in a new tab)Stability testing of drug substances and drug products
- EDQMEuropean Pharmacopoeia(official source, opens in a new tab)The Ph. Eur. quality standards for medicines in Europe, published by the EDQM
- ICHICH Q3 impurities(official source, opens in a new tab)Impurities in drug substances and products, residual solvents and elemental impurities
- 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
Company hiring pulse
Baxter on Regulatory Jobs
- 55
- Open roles
- 55
- Distinct roles
- 12
- Locations
By discipline
- Quality51 91%
- Regulatory5 9%
By level
- Associate & Specialist25 45%
- Senior & Principal14 25%
- Manager9 16%
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Quality Lab Supervisor at Baxter
Applications close November 30. $80K–$110K a year, employer provided.


