Compounding Technician

About the Role and Company

Baxter International Inc. is dedicated to enabling every individual to live a healthy life, a mission guiding the company since 1931. We foster a culture centered on courage, trust, collaboration, and accountability to deliver exceptional results. Joining our team means more than a job — it’s an opportunity to find purpose and pride in your work.

We are currently seeking a Compounding Technician to join our Auckland (Mt. Wellington) facility under a full-time 12-month fixed-term contract, with potential for extension or permanent employment. This role plays a vital part in aseptic production by manufacturing chemotherapy, antibiotics, and nutritional sterile products for hospitals and patients.

Key Responsibilities

• Selecting and preparing raw materials needed for compounding processes.
• Aseptically mixing sterile medications and syringes according to prescribed protocols.
• Packing the finalized products for each order, including performing a thorough final inspection.
• Labeling and dispatching the prepared sterile products appropriately.
• Completing documentation rigorously in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards.
• Following Standard Operating Procedures meticulously.
• Engaging in comprehensive training with site trainers and coaches to attain full competency and versatility in the technician role.

Qualifications and Skills

• Strong attention to detail and enjoyment of precision work.
• Comfortable spending part of the workday within a cleanroom environment adhering to strict hygiene standards.
• Ability to regularly lift items weighing up to 10 kilograms during the shift.
• Capacity to maintain high productivity levels throughout the working hours.
• Basic mathematical skills to perform required calculations accurately.
• Flexibility to work 8-hour shifts scheduled between 5:00 am and 10:00 pm, Monday through Sunday, with potential roster changes to meet customer demands.

Additional Terms and Conditions

• The role necessitates passing a pre-employment medical examination including strict vision screening due to GMP requirements.
• Successful candidates must also pass background and reference checks as well as comply with mask fit testing protocols.
• Applicants must have unrestricted employment rights to work full time in Australia or New Zealand.

Equal Opportunity and Accommodation

Baxter is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to assessing candidates fairly regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other legally protected characteristic. Reasonable accommodations for disabilities are provided throughout the hiring process upon request.

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