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At Baxter, we are deeply connected by our mission. No matter your role at Baxter, your work makes a positive impact on people around the world. You'll feel a sense of purpose throughout the organization, as we know our work improves outcomes for millions of patients.
Baxter's products and therapies are found in almost every hospital worldwide, in clinics and in the home. For over 85 years, we have pioneered significant medical innovations that transform healthcare.
Together, we create a place where we are happy, successful and inspire each other. This is where you can do your best work.
Join us at the intersection of saving and sustaining lives—where your purpose accelerates our mission.
Expression of Interest: Compounding Technician/Assistant – Christchurch
We are seeking expressions of interest for multiple positions within our compounding team in Christchurch in a Full-time position. We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated Technician to work collaboratively and support the aseptic production process. Candidates who are looking to start their career in pharmaceuticals are encouraged to apply as full training will be provided.
Key Responsibilities
Picking and preparing raw materials.
Aseptically compounding (mixing) sterile solutions or syringes.
Packing of finished units for each order including final inspection of products.
Labelling and dispatching of prepared products.
Ensuring documentation is completed in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).
Adhering to Standard Operating Procedures.
The successful candidate will receive full training in all aspects of the Technician role and will work alongside our site trainers and coaches until fully versatile and competent.
Essential Skills & Qualifications
Enjoy work that requires a high attention to detail.
Be comfortable working within a cleanroom environment for part of your working day.
Be able to lift up to 10 kgs regularly throughout the day.
Be highly productive.
Demonstrate a good understanding of basic mathematics.
Undertake and pass the pre-employment medical including blood tests.
Our operational hours are between 5:00 am to 10:00 pm (Monday to Sunday). Shifts are for 8 hours between these times.
Additional Requirements
A pre-employment medical including stringent vision screening (GMP requirement), background and reference checks.
Meet Baxter's COVID-19 Vaccination policy – Full Vaccination or a medical contraindication certificate.
Meet compliance and requirements for a mask fit test.
The current standard hours of work for this role is 8 hours/day between 5:00 am to 10:00 pm Monday to Sunday. However, to meet customer requirements, we do require flexibility to work alternative hours from time to time and the roster may change in future to meet changing customer needs.
Why Baxter?
At Baxter ANZ, we are focused on being a Best Place to Work where our people can be their authentic self, feel valued and respected. We are committed to a culture where all employees can collaborate and work together effectively. Relationships are a key component in how we operate in Baxter and we share the common traits of being reliable, ethical, caring, having empathy, actively listening to our colleagues as well as being open-minded to new ideas and perspectives.
Baxter is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by law.
To Apply
To apply for this position, applicants must be NZ citizens, NZ permanent residents or have unrestricted visas.
Reasonable Accommodations
Baxter is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please click on the link here and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.
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