Research associate - chromatography

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.

Join Baxter, a global leader in healthcare solutions, as a Research Scientist in Gas and Liquid Chromatography. Contribute to our mission of saving and sustaining lives through the development of essential medical products.

What you'll do :

As a Research Scientist in Gas and Liquid Chromatography at Baxter, you will collect information required for the analytical target profile from project stakeholders, propose and test candidate analytical techniques, and develop robust and efficient analytical methods using modern and state-of-the-art statistical approaches. You will collect data from development, make decisions and propose solutions based on obtained results, and prepare support and present development status in technical team review meetings.

You will assure that complex technical data are reported with scientific excellence and communicate the outcome of the analytical activity conducted to team, supervisor, and customer. You will understand and master all regulations requirements pertaining to analytical method performance and contribute to analytical method validation/co-validation/transfer both internally and with CRO.

You will design complex study designs and write associated Quality documents (protocols, reports, procedures), document results in laboratory notebooks according to established GDP procedures, and advise supervision and customer when facing issues and propose options to meet timelines or define new timelines when facing issues. You will mentor junior team members on method development and validation aspects, participate in method comparability/equivalence studies to enable the continuation of the analytical method lifecycle, and effectively coordinate and track the progress of multiple analytical related projects and activities.

You will interact with cross-functional teams of analytical experts, internally and externally, and effectively communicate risks, issues, and opportunities to supervisor and customer.

Finally you will collaborate on investigations of complex analytical issues, demonstrating critical thinking skills to find solutions for the business above functional considerations, lead by exemplifying the Baxter Culture Levers (Collaboration, Courage, Simplicity, Speed) and enforce to quality system requirements and general and specific environmental, health, and safety guidelines.

What you'll bring :

• Strong technical knowledge in various analytical techniques, including LC, GC, UV, titration, Karl Fisher, etc.
• Experience in development, validation/verification/transfer, and troubleshooting
• Understanding of interactions with other subject areas like Formulation, Process Development, Regulatory Affairs, Quality Assurance
• Knowledge of Compendial and other regulations applicable to analytical activities within Pharmaceutical environment
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Team player with good cross-cultural interpersonal skills
• Basic project management skills
• Ability to analyze and solve complex problems through a proven problem-solving methodology (e.g. Six Sigma)
• Ability to operate in a Certified environment by aligning with quality system in place
• Very good level of written and spoken English
• Eagerness to learn new analytical techniques and competencies
• Scientific curiosity and honesty
• Education: Master's degree in Science (e.g. Analytical, Organic chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharma Science) with 5-10 years of experience in pharmaceutical industry, R&D, manufacturing, etc.
• Knowledge of new analytical strategies as described in ICH Q14, QbD, etc.

What are some of the benefits of working at Baxter Healthcare Corporation?

We offer a competitive total compensation package, with professional development opportunities, where a high importance is placed on work-life balance!

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: Baxter Healthcare Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement: Baxter Healthcare Corporation is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please let us know.

If you are a motivated professional with a passion for healthcare, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join us at Baxter and make a real difference in the lives of our patients!

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