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Compounding Assistant

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Placement Program
  • Healthcare

AI generated summary

  • You must have math skills, effective communication, computer proficiency, attention to detail, and teamwork ability. Experience in pharmacy/warehousing is a plus. Meet medical and compliance checks.
  • You will pick and prep raw materials, label, inspect, and seal compounded products, and pack and dispatch them, along with performing other required duties.

Requirements

  • Must be able to demonstrate a good understanding of basic mathematics and
  • Be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
  • Be able to use computer systems
  • Be able to work was part of a large team in a fast paced production environment
  • Have good attention to detail
  • Experience in pharmacy, manufacturing or warehousing would be advantageous
  • A pre -employment medical including stringent vision screening (GMP requirement), background and reference checks.
  • Meet compliance and requirements for a mask fit test

Responsibilities

  • Picking and prepping of raw materials
  • Labelling, inspection and sealing of compounded products
  • Packing and dispatching of compounded products
  • Other duties as required

FAQs

What is the main purpose of the Compounding Assistant role?

The main purpose of this role is to support the aseptic production process manufacturing Chemotherapy, Antibiotics, and Nutritional products for hospitals throughout Australia.

What shifts are available for this position?

You will be working one of three available shifts, Monday to Friday, with flexibility to perform overtime as required.

Is training provided for new employees?

Yes, full training will be provided for candidates looking to start their career in pharmaceuticals.

What are the primary duties of a Compounding Assistant?

The primary duties include picking and prepping raw materials, labelling, inspecting, and sealing compounded products, and packing and dispatching compounded products.

What qualifications are required for this position?

Candidates must demonstrate a good understanding of basic mathematics, effective communication skills, computer competency, ability to work part of a large team in a fast-paced production environment, attention to detail, and experience in pharmacy, manufacturing, or warehousing would be advantageous.

What is the duration and nature of the training/orientation period?

The training/orientation will require flexibility for approximately 3-5 months, with shift times ranging between 9:00 am to 6:00 pm.

Are there any specific screening requirements for this role?

Yes, this role is subject to a pre-employment medical including stringent vision screening, background, and reference checks, as well as meeting compliance and requirements for a mask fit test.

What is Baxter's commitment to workplace culture?

Baxter is focused on being a Best Place to Work where employees can be their authentic selves and feel valued and respected, promoting collaboration and effective teamwork.

Is Baxter an equal opportunity employer?

Yes, 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.

How can individuals with disabilities request accommodations during the application process?

Individuals with disabilities can request reasonable accommodations by clicking on the provided link in the job description and detailing the nature of their request along with their contact information.

Saving and Sustaining Lives

Science & Healthcare
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Employees
1931
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Mission & Purpose

For nearly a century, we have delivered on our commitment to saving and sustaining the lives of patients, working alongside clinicians and providers around the world. We believe every person — regardless of who they are or where they are from — deserves a chance to live a healthy life, free from illness and full of possibility. At the intersection of progress and purpose is where we are redefining what it means to be a global medtech leader. It is where we are relentlessly pursuing healthcare transformation, fueled by our compassion for patients and providers and the challenges they face. It is where bold ideas meet the promise for meaningful change in the world around us. We are there, at every step of the journey, to help clinicians deliver the best care possible.

Benefits

  • Medical Coverage is available for employees and eligible family members. Employees can choose from a variety of medical plan options, balancing cost and features that best meet their needs.

  • Dental Coverage is offered separately from medical coverage, so employees may elect one without electing the other. Employees have a choice of dental plan options and coverage is also available for eligible family members.

  • Baxter provides Basic Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Basic Long-Term Disability and Business Travel Accident insurance at no cost to employees immediately upon hire.

  • Paid Time Off of 20 to 35 days based on length of service. Flexibility to manage your time off and use your days as you choose (vacation, personal, sick all combined into one “pool of days”).

  • Paid Parental Leave provides 12 weeks of paid time off for new mothers and fathers.