Chemist - Diffrent Shifts

This is where you save and sustain lives

At Baxter, we are deeply connected by our mission. No matter your role at Baxter, your work makes a positive impact on people around the world. You’ll feel a sense of purpose throughout the organization, as we know our work improves outcomes for millions of patients. 

Baxter’s products and therapies are found in almost every hospital worldwide, in clinics and in the home. For over 85 years, we have pioneered significant medical innovations that transform healthcare.

Together, we create a place where we are happy, successful and inspire each other. This is where you can do your best work. 

Join us at the intersection of saving and sustaining lives— where your purpose accelerates our mission. 

Your role at Baxter

Performs chemical testing to Raw Material, Initials, In-Process Analysis, Water Analysis and Final Chemical Analysis to finished goods; assuring that the company aligns with all internal and external regulations. Maintain laboratory systems update (trending reports). Assure compliance with reference specifications and procedures Follow GDP’s, cGMP’s and GLP’s.

Your Team

The mission of Baxter is to save and sustain lives. This mission is embedded into everything we do. This means if there is a decision to be made where quantity and quality are at odds, we will always choose quality. Our patients come first, always.

Our company values both working together as a team and independently. We draw energy from working in a plant or an office where there are opportunities to collaborate. As the company evolves, so does the way our team approaches work as it strives to build top-of-the-line products.

We establish relationships with each other to get work done. Building these relationships is easy because we all share common traits of being reliable, ethical, and caring. We lean on our colleagues for their expertise and hold each other accountable. We feel empowered to speak up when there's a new insight or opportunity to improve something. This open dialog builds trust within the team and helps create a better product for our customers.

What we offer from day 1:

• Hours: Work Shift - 12 hrs: Mon-Wed 7:00am-7:30pm - Shift 3, and weekends when required
• Vacation and Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance coverage
• Vision and Voluntary Benefits
• Paid Parental Leave
• Retirement Savings Plan – 165E
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Educational Assistance Plan

What you'll be doing

• Should be able to analyze finished product samples versus specified parameters.  Using specifications and chemical procedures.
• Analyze purchase raw materials against established procedures assuring the compliance with all regulations and specifications.
• Stay in sync with the established turning points for each chemical procedure.
• Audit chemical test procedures, retests, additional testing and SOP's in the laboratory.
• Request and order all materials required in the laboratory on timely basis to assure an efficient performance (make request of accessories, equipment, reagents, etc.; including the issuance of purchase orders).
• Initiates and implement changes or new chemical procedures including data gathering.
• Fill out monthly, quarterly and annual reports for the chemical laboratory, when its required.
• Perform specialized tests and chemical tests to raw materials and finished products.
• Prepare general material and solutions needed for laboratory tests.
• Collect and enter data for statistical and trend evaluation (such as: Water analysis, etc.)
• Other related duties with the position may be assigned.
• Perform Calibration and Preventive maintenance as require.
• Maintain inventory of equipment and reagents.
• Maintain laboratory systems, housekeeping and documents files.
• Support to laboratory administration.
• Complete all testing, including special project / protocol testing in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Responsible for conducting EHS inspections to identify and correct safety hazards and environmental aspect. Follow EHS applicable procedures and analyze EHS incidents (including near misses) to find causes and take corrective action.
• Observe data privacy policies at all time.
• Investigate deviations and write exception documents.
• Working in protocols execution to laboratory equipment qualifications and method validations.
• Coordinate sending samples for testing outside the plant.
• Responsible for the actualization of SDS.
• Support in assessment and audit in the plant.
• Perform SOP’s audits, submit SOP’s changes electronically and approve change as require.

What you'll bring

• Bachelor Degree in Chemistry or Related Natural Science.Licensed Chemist is preferable.
• Bilingual English & Spanish.
• Knowledge of GLP’s/ QSR and Good Documentation Practices.  Computer knowledge; Must be related with all principles of chemical testing; knowledge on GC, UV/ VIS, pH, IR, TOC Analyzer, Polarimeter and others. Knowledge in analysis of Ethylene Oxide Residue.
• Excellent gravimetric, volumetric, and analytical techniques.  Willing to work extra hours, at any shift, weekends and holidays when its required. Travel occasionally. Sometimes have to move to other area to get documents, samples or critical systems maintenance. Ability to write reports and procedure manuals.  Ability to efficiently present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, internal and external audits. 
• Should be able to work with many projects and prioritize multiple tasks at the same time.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Medium Work:  Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical demands requirements are in excess of those for Light Work. 

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed, as a comprehensive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Join our dedicated team at Baxter Healthcare Corporation and be part of our mission to improve healthcare outcomes for patients worldwide. Apply today and take the next step in your career!

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 days based on length of service, family and medical leaves of absence, and paid parental leave. Additional benefits include commuting benefits, the Employee Discount Program, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare benefits. Join us and enjoy the competitive compensation and benefits we offer to our employees. For additional information regarding Baxter US Benefits, please speak with your recruiter or visit our Benefits site: Benefits | Baxter

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