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.

Baxter Thetford is looking for an experienced QC Chemistry Team as a Senior Analyst. You will be responsible for supervising the analytical testing of Raw Materials during the manufacturing of products at our site working as part of a team following established practices and within the required time frames. You will also be responsible for team compliance items, provide technical support, development of direct reports as well as working closely with your team of QC Analysts to ensure we are releasing the highest quality of products.

We offer a competitive salary for this role, working Monday to Friday 37.5 hrs per week.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Employee discount scheme
• Blue light card
• Progression opportunities
• Subsided canteen
• Westfield healthcare
• Up to 8% pension contribution
• Employee assistance programme

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Raw Materials QC team, ensuring effective sampling plans and timely batch release.

• Coordinate testing schedules, organise daily planning activities, and maintain smooth workflow within the lab.

• Support training coordination and ensure compliance with quality and regulatory standards.

• Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills, excellent organisation, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement.

• Initiate, conduct, and manage quality records, such as deviations, CAPAs, effectiveness checks, and laboratory investigations.

• Initiate and coordinate document updates, change controls, and successfully manage timelines for implementation of changes.

• Participate in internal, customer, and regulatory audits; complete any assigned action items in a timely manner.

• Perform and coordinate calibration checks in accordance with written procedures.

• Responsible for clear escalation and troubleshooting of technical issues and challenges relating to equipment or test methods.

• Check and review the test results in accordance with relevant local and global procedures, testing methods, protocols, and/or pharmacopeial requirements.

• Ensure accurate, timely entries are made in electronic laboratory notebook, LIMS or paper documentation.

• Perform and manage all aspects of sample handling e.g., collection, receipt, storage, and disposal of samples as per procedure.

• Participates in any required laboratory investigations as required

Qualifications

• Science based degree (preferably in Chemistry, BioChemistry Biology OR Microbiology)

• Experience working in a laboratory essential

• Demonstrates strong leadership skills.

• Able to work as part of a team as well as independently

• Excellent understanding of Microsoft Office Packages

• Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers

• Strong work ethic

• Excellent communication skills

• Previous experience in a GMP environment/ pharmaceutical QC laboratory.

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