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Baxter International

Global provider of medical care products

Senior Analyst, Quality Control Microbiology

Regulatory & Quality (Life Sciences)Posted on Nov 12
Full-timeSão Paulo, State of São Paulo, BrazilNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A completed higher-education degree in Pharmacy or Biology.
  • Experience in Microbiological Quality Control, preferably in the pharmaceutical industry.
  • Experience with microbiological tests, including sterility, bacterial endotoxin, and growth promotion testing.
  • Experience conducting laboratory investigations, managing nonconformities, and performing risk analyses.
  • Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare technical reports and trend analyses to monitor microbiological results.
  • Review technical documentation and laboratory records to ensure compliance with regulatory and corporate requirements.
  • Conduct validations and revalidations of microbiological methods.
  • Support qualification and requalification of laboratory equipment.
  • Prepare, review, and maintain standard operating procedures for the Microbiological Quality Control area.
  • Conduct laboratory investigations, manage nonconformities, and perform risk analyses related to microbiological operations.
  • Prepare and execute analytical method validation protocols, including documentation and closure of activities.
  • Review culture media preparation and growth promotion tests.
  • Perform bacterial endotoxin analyses on raw materials and finished products.
  • Perform sterility tests on finished products.
  • Evaluate change controls that affect microbiology laboratory activities and processes.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, indicator monitoring, and trend analysis for the area.
  • Ensure compliance with data integrity requirements.
  • Comply with corporate procedures and policies related to Quality, Health, Safety, and Environment (EHS).
  • Care for equipment, resources, materials, and the work environment.

Desired Qualifications

  • Postgraduate study in Microbiology or related areas.
  • Experience with validation and transfer of microbiological methods.
  • Experience with qualification of laboratory equipment and systems.
  • Participation in internal and external audits and regulatory inspections.
  • Advanced English proficiency.

About the Company

Baxter International

Global provider of medical care products

Baxter International develops and manufactures medical products and equipment for hospitals and blood banks. Its products include sterile IV solutions and blood storage containers; innovations like the Transfuso-Vac extended blood shelf life, and a plastic blood bag helped shape modern blood banking. The company differs from competitors through a long track record of sterile manufacturing, blood-storage innovations, and strategic mergers that broaden its product portfolio. Its goal is to provide reliable, safe medical products that support patient care and hospital operations worldwide.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Deerfield, IL
Founded
1931

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