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Baxters North America · 12 hours ago

QA Lead

Cincinnati, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Baxters North America is seeking a Quality Assurance Lead to oversee daily laboratory operations ensuring compliance with Food Safety and Quality requirements. The role involves maintaining laboratory equipment, ensuring accurate calibrations, organizing training programs, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Food and BeverageLogisticsManufacturingProduct Design

Responsibilities

Maintain and monitor laboratory equipment through control charting and preventative maintenance schedules

Review and verify daily calibration records for accuracy and compliance

Troubleshoot and coordinate repairs for lab instruments as needed

Ensure proper training for all laboratory personnel on procedures, equipment, and safety standards

Organize and administer proficiency tests (p-tests) for technicians to validate competency internally and through external labs annually

Maintain training documentation and ensure annual refreshers are completed

Manage inventory of lab supplies and ensure timely replenishment

Lead 5S initiatives to maintain an organized and efficient laboratory environment

Set up sensory panels and coordinate annual sensory training sessions

Develop and implement Good Lab Practices (GLPs)

Conduct annual laboratory assessments to verify compliance with internal and external standards

Prepare documentation and actively participate in external lab audits

Support continuous improvement projects to enhance lab processes and quality systems

Collaborate with production and supporting departments to ensure the food safety and quality of our products

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

CalibrationLaboratory Equipment MaintenanceQuality Assurance Process5SProficiency TestingSensory EvaluationOperational ExcellenceDetail OrientedTeamworkProblem Solving