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Chemist I - Shift 2

Req # JR - 159901 Location Guayama, Guayama, Puerto Rico Job Category Chemistry Date posted 02/06/2025
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Overview

This is where you make a difference in our patients’ safety. As a member of the Baxter Quality team, you will play an essential part in our mission of saving and sustaining lives. Quality is important throughout the entire product lifecycle and works collaboratively with all areas of the organization. Because Quality touches everything Baxter does, a role in Quality provides many opportunities for growth, learning and a successful career that has a daily impact on people’s lives.

  • Support for Parents

  • Continuing Education/ Professional Development

  • Employee Heath & Well-Being Benefits

  • Paid Time Off

  • 2 Days a Year to Volunteer

Success Profile

What makes a successful Quality team member at Baxter? Take a look at some of the top traits we’re looking for and see if you’re a fit.

  • Detail Oriented
  • Continuous Learner
  • Courageous
  • Collaborative
  • Critical Thinker
  • Influential

Chemist I - Shift 2

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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

At Baxter Healthcare Corporation, you will play a vital role in our mission to deliver high-quality healthcare solutions. As a Chemist I - Grade 15 - Shift 1, you will have the ground breaking opportunity to work with powerful technologies and collaborate with an exceptionally versatile team. Your contributions will directly impact our ability to provide outstanding healthcare products and services.

What you'll be doing

  • Prepare and submit accurate and timely analysis reports for all laboratory work.
  • Prepare and standardize solutions as per established procedures.
  • Practice accurate laboratory housekeeping procedures strictly in line with GLPs.
  • Conduct analytical testing and release of raw materials and packaging components as required.
  • Conduct all assigned tasks safely and in compliance with Test methods, SOP requirements, SDS handling and precautions, Federal and state legislated requirements, and Company safety rules and policies.
  • Operate and maintain laboratory testing equipment and electronic devices, demonstrating proficiency and care.
  • Apply strong analytical and problem-solving skills to determine and resolve issues effectively.
  • Engage in technical writing and reporting to document findings and processes clearly.
  • Work rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed to support laboratory operations.
  • Interpret and convert units of measure such as temperature, pressure, flow, area, mass, distance, and volume accurately.
  • Perform mathematical reasoning tasks, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and percentage calculations, applying calculators and other electronic equipment as necessary.
  • Follow written procedures and/or verbal instructions communicated via telephone, fax, and other means of communication.
  • Develop proficiencies as an Individual Contributor Level I, including timely decision-making, information skills, and technical learning.

What you'll bring

  • Bachelor's Degree in Science with a focus on Chemistry.
  • Zero (0) to one (1) year of relevant experience.
  • Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish, with the ability to read and understand both languages.

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

Equal Employment Opportunity

Baxter is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

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Reasonable Accommodations

Baxter is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please click on the link here and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.

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Guayama, PR 00784
United States of America
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Hear from Our Employees

Our company is enriched by a diverse population of individuals in more than 100 countries that work to solve, innovate, manufacture and drive better healthcare options for patients around the world.

Meet Christelle, Senior Quality Manager in Malta

“I was an Engineering Graduate with a Master's in Business Administration, and was more inclined toward working with people than with machines. When I came across an opportunity to work with Baxter as a Quality Engineer, it was the perfect combination: a manufacturing environment and a role that required me to collaborate with multiple teams daily. Baxter's mission of saving and sustaining lives gives me all the purpose and fulfilment I need.”

Meet Lorena, Senior QA Associate in London, UK

“I am registered pharmacist in the UK with experience with drug products and final product release. I am very dedicated to my work and accurate in details to ensure correct assessment is provided to our customers to ensure patients' safety.”

Meet Gary, Quality Research Manager in Singapore

“I have always enjoyed working at Baxter and I find here to be a great place to work! Management truly cares for you, and invests time and resources to support your career goals and aspirations. My current role provides me the opportunity to work with culturally diverse teams, bringing different talents together, learning from one another and working toward a common goal and mission.”

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