Quality Lab Supervisor at Baxter International in Round Lake, IL

Job description

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. 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 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 What you'll be doing 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 lab