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Microbiologist - Day shift

Job in Barrie, Ontario, L9R, Canada
Listing for: Baxter Healthcare
Full Time, Contract position
Listed on 2026-01-23
Job specializations:
  • Healthcare
  • Quality Assurance - QA/QC
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 72080 - 108120 CAD Yearly CAD 72080.00 108120.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Microbiologist - Day shift (7-month assignment)

Overview

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

Your Role at Baxter

This is where my hands make life-sustaining products

You are driven by the knowledge that the products you help make saves and sustain lives. You can move quickly, address questions, and encourage teammates, all while getting quality products out on time. You are calm, positive, and a key part of a fast-paced environment that emphasizes camaraderie and teamwork. As a Quality Control Microbiologist, you are happiest when you are moving, and we will not disappoint!

Baxter is known for its speed and high-quality product. Our manufacturing operations are around-the-clock to meet the needs of our customers. Our high-caliber talent works through the challenges at hand while pushing toward meeting client order needs. We are currently looking for a Microbiologist to work a 15-month assignmen
t, full-time position on our Day shift (Monday to Friday 7:30h-16:00h EST), at our Alliston facility!

What You'll be Doing

The Microbiologists perform daily solution bioburden, subvisible particulate matter and endotoxin testing. They collect and process viable and non-viable air and surface samples as part of the Environmental Monitoring program. They also sample and test the critical systems like compressed air and water. They are responsible for processing the biological indicators associated with sterilizer qualifications as well. They also provide back up to the Supervisors and QC specialist to aide with investigations, trending and data analysis for APQRs, Validation Maintenance, etc

  • Obtain water, air and surface samples from designated sample sites within the facility on a daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly basis as part of the Environmental-monitoring program. Conduct the required testing, incubation and plate reading of these samples in accordance with specifications.
  • Perform daily solution bioburden testing for total count and spore count in accordance with approved procedures ensuring required documentation is complete and all results are read in a timely manner. Conduct testing of raw materials as required.
  • Perform processing of biological indicators to support sterilizer qualifications
  • Perform daily endotoxin and subvisible particulate testing of finished goods as per approved procedures and specifications.
  • Perform required testing and complete documentation required for critical work requests and emergency response incidents (i.e. differential pressure alarm) to support timely start up of production following the work and/or incident
  • Recognizing your peers, and - Embracing 6s.
  • Identifying and implementing VIP’s (Value Improvement Project)
  • Embrace continuous learning
  • Utilize Leader Standard Work
  • Utilize Root Cause Analysis tools to identify and prevent problems from recurring and drive measurable results.
  • Improve the effectiveness of all team members by providing documented training, mentoring employees during feedback reviews, and daily activities to improve skills, providing recognition for good performance.
  • Prepare and/or perform growth promotion testing on prepared or purchased media
  • What You'll Bring

  • College diploma or University Degree in a related field (Microbiology)
  • Microbiology
  • Quality Assurance
  • Experience in a manufacturing environment
    • Proficiency in Word & Excel
  • Previous experience working in a Quality function
  • Knowledge of Aseptic Technique and Microbiological Methods
  • 0- 2 years
  • Strong analytical and…
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