Quality Technician (1st Shift)

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

This is where your creativity addresses challenges!

As a Quality Assurance (QA) Technician, you’ll help support the quality and regulatory work behind medical bed devices made at Baxter’s Batesville site. You’ll work closely with manufacturing and other teams to make sure products are built to quality standards, meet FDA requirements, and follow Baxter policies. Part of your role includes keeping quality records accurate and up to date, all while contributing to a positive, team‑oriented work environment.

Your Team

You’ll be part of a supportive Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs team focused on making sure Baxter products are safe, reliable, and compliant. In this role, you’ll collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Document Control teams and provide hands‑on quality support throughout the production process. It’s a patient‑focused, regulated environment where teamwork, attention to detail, and continuous improvement are truly valued.

What You'll Be Doing

• Ensure the Device History Records (DHR) are properly and accurately completed.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for rapid and effective corrections of quality issues identified with the Device History Records.
• Provide training to ensure proper completion and accurate GDP used with the Device History Records.
• Ensure the NCMR’s have been properly documented prior to release of the product for distribution.
• Release the product for distribution by properly signing the Device History Record.
• Complete the required documentation for properly entering the Device History Records in the Document Control System.
• Perform audits to include testing and visual inspection of products.
• Capable of performing non-routine or complex tasks.
• Observes, records, and analyzes data to maintain daily audit reports.
• May require developing new procedures.

What You'll Bring

• High school diploma or GED or above
• 2-year technical degree or equivalent work experience preferred
• Knowledge of FDA and ISO standards.
• Strong organizational/documentation skills.
• Strong Computer skills.
• Demonstrated high attention to detail

Applicants must be authorized to work for an employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. At Baxter, we are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. The estimated base salary for this position is $43,200 - $59,400 annually. The estimated range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position. We may pay more or less than of the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based on upon location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors. For questions about this, our pay philosophy, and available benefits, please speak to the recruiter if you decide to apply and are selected for an interview.

US Benefits at Baxter (except for Puerto Rico)

This is where your well-being matters. Baxter offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles. Our health and well-being benefits include medical and dental coverage that start on day one, as well as insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance. Financial and retirement benefits include the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount, and the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching. We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts, educational assistance programs, and time-off benefits such as paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 d