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Sr Calibration Technician

Baxter · Round Lake, IL

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Level
Technician
Team
Quality
Base pay
$60k–$83k
Degree
Preferred
Industry
Medical devices
Posted
30+ days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A technician-level quality role at Baxter (medical devices) in Round Lake, IL. Here, you will find more than just a job—you will find purpose and pride.

They ask for
degree preferred
Base pay
$60k–$83k
Day to day
some off-shift / weekend coverage

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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026

Quality Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $50k–$70k. This one lists $60k–$83k.

Median of the low and high ends of 23 live postings that list pay, out of 401 quality technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

Illinois plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →

How this role compares

Against 21 other live quality postings in Illinois.

Base pay
About 10% below similar roles

Typical $64k–$95k, from 5 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Not stated

Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ Team leadership 64%
  • FDA / GMP 23%
  • Root cause 23%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

At a glance

Off-shift / weekend coverageLifts up to 50 lbs

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Your Role

A Sr Calibration Technician is responsible for performing maintenance, testing, troubleshooting, calibration and repair on a variety of circuits, components, analytical equipment and instruments for laboratory and manufacturing equipment. Prepares technical reports, performs trending on equipment and processes, and determines acceptability of product and processes based on data analysis and specifications. Sr Calibration Technician must work on projects to support the calibration team in all three manufacturing cells.

  • ◆** The candidate must not be allergic to Penicillin or Cephalosporin drugs ***
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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.

What you'll Be Doing

  • •Follows sequence of testing from calibration procedures for instruments and equipment and ensures all tasks are performed in compliance with applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
  • •Creates and maintains equipment file for each piece test / manufacturing equipment requiring calibration.
  • •Sets up standards and special purpose laboratory equipment to test, evaluate, and calibrate other instruments and test equipment.
  • •Apply formulas to solve problems in measurements and calibrations.
  • •Assists engineers in evaluation plans and procedures, to maintain precision accuracy of measuring, recording and indicating instruments and equipment.
  • •Ensures all tasks are performed in compliance with applicable Standard Operating Procedures.
  • •Coordinates instrument recertification with outside standards laboratories, which includes performing incoming inspections and documentation reviews on these instruments.
  • •Performs investigations for the calibrations lab nonconformances and owns related CAPAs.
  • •Strong computer/software literacy is preferred.
  • •Submit and manage purchase orders with the Coupa system.
  • •Will work in Non-Cephalosporin, Cephalosporin, and Penicillin facilities as needed.
  • •Serve as a technical resource on metrology issues. Assist lead/supervisor as needed.

What You'll Bring

  • •Associates Degree and three to five years of relevant experience is preferred.
  • •Basic understanding of metrology with an ability to deal with moderately complex processes and procedures.
  • •Must be able to demonstrate judgement and initiative in problem resolution.
  • •The candidate must be able to work flexible hours in a dynamic environment with minimal direct supervision.
  • •Must be able to work during Preventive Maintenance Periods (PMP) shutdown.
  • •Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds, (replacement of HEPA filters).
  • •Good communication skills and detail oriented. Good writing and verbal communication skills, and problem-solving skills are required.
  • •Ability to work in a team environment and make independent decisions based on procedural and regulatory requirements.
  • •Complete understanding of cGMPs and GDP procedures.

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

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