Lab Technologist, Disposables R&D

Vantive: A New Company Built On Our Legacy

Baxter is on a journey to separate our ~$5B Kidney Care segment into a standalone company. Vantive* will build on our nearly 70-year legacy in acute therapies and home and in-center dialysis to provide best-in-class care to the people we serve. We believe Vantive will not only build our leadership in the kidney care space, it will also offer meaningful work to those who join us.

At Vantive, you will become part of a community of people who are focused, courageous and don’t settle for the mediocre. Each of us are driven to help improve patients’ lives worldwide. Join us as we revolutionize kidney care and other vital organ support.

*Completion of the proposed separation of Kidney Care from Baxter into a standalone company (to be named Vantive) remains subject to the satisfaction of customary conditions.

Your Role:

Responsible for performing a wide variety of research and/or development laboratory tasks and experiments. Perform detailed analyses and tests required for research, development or quality control of processes and products. Compile, analyze and interpret preliminary results.

What you'll be doing

Write experimental reports, summaries and protocols.

• Develop and maintain record keeping for experiment performed.
• Perform troubleshooting and calibration of instruments.
• Apply advanced techniques and procedures to assigned projects. Work is performed under minimal supervision.
• Responsible for setup, acquisition and maintenance of laboratory equipment and supplies.
• Train other lab personnel on equipment, processes and procedures.
• Perform a wide variety of research and/or development laboratory tasks and experiments per company procedures.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and inventory levels for laboratory supplies.
• Build engineering prototypes.
• Work with suppliers and procurement to obtain samples and products.

What you will bring:

• Ability to handle multiple task assignments with minimal supervision to ensure customer needs are met.
• Demonstrate skills in test method development, test fixture design and development, data analysis and report writing.
• Ability to perform basic statistical analysis and make recommendations to engineers.
• Demonstrates expertise in particular functional area

Background and/or Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent, AA Degree preferred, 5+ years experience in related field.
• Working knowledge of FDA Design Controls and ISO 13485.
• Experience with disposables R&D and/or disposables manufacturing.
• Experience with plastics processing and secondary operations (e.g.: extrusion, injection molding, solvent bonding, RF welding).

Baxter is committed to supporting the needs for flexibility in the workplace. We do so through our flexible workplace policy which includes a minimum of 3 days a week onsite. This policy provides the benefits of connecting and collaborating in-person in support of our Mission.

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. At Baxter, we are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. The estimated base salary for this position is $68,000 to $93,500 annually. The estimated range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position. We may pay more or less than of the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based on upon location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors. This position may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses. For questions about this, our pay philosophy, and available benefits, please speak to the recruiter if you decide to apply and are selected for an interview.

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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