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:

The position may be responsible for analytical testing, validation/verification, and/or transfer of test methods supporting parenteral products.  The position will be in the Round Lake, IL Stability Laboratories within Product Quality serving multiple global businesses.

This role is essential for supporting the global commercial product teams and/or product development teams.  The position may collaborate with multiple functions. The individual in this position must:  1) Optimally demonstrate working technical knowledge and skills to support a variety of projects within the relevant discipline with minimal assistance.  2) Display basic technical understanding of related teams.  3) Conduct routine/ experiments with assistance.

A candidate must not be allergic to Penicillin and Cephalosporin or their related products and/or materials.

What you will be doing

• Under direction, conduct critical chemical, physical, and biological analyses on finished product stability samples.  May also support testing of raw materials, initial, in-process and final product samples from the manufacturing facility, as required. Work under minimum supervision.
• Use sophisticated laboratory instrumentation and computer systems to collect and record data. May be required to conduct validations.
• Complete all testing, including special project / protocol testing in a timely and appropriate manner to meet project schedules.
• Maintain data integrity and ensure compliance with company SOPs and specifications, FDA, cGxP, and QSR regulations.
• Participate with management to investigate deviations and write exception documents.
• May perform advanced biological and chemical assays requiring precise analytical skills and understanding of chemistry principles.
• May perform review of test data, which includes overall documentation practices. May perform review functions in LIMS or other computerized systems.
• May participate in cross functional teams, which impact production, increase efficiency, solve problems, generate cost savings and improve quality and provide new product support.
• Maintain laboratory supplies and laboratory safety requirements to ensure audit readiness at all times.
• Perform equipment maintenance and calibrations as required. Troubleshoot and resolve instrument problems with some assistance.

What do you bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or biological science with analytical chemistry laboratory coursework and 0-1 years’ experience.
• Analytical chemistry instrumentation experience (e.g. HPLC, pH, KF, AA, GFAA, titrations, etc.) preferred.
• Pharmaceutical GMP/QC laboratory experience is desired
• Proficient in sophisticated wet chemistry, volumetric preparation techniques and instrumental methods of analysis
• Must demonstrate efficiency in attention to detail, organization, teamwork/interpersonal skills, results orientation, and task completion.
• Must be able to prioritise multiple tasks concurrently and in a timely fashion.
• Possess writing and digital literacy.
• Must communicate effectively with managers and peers.
• Interpret available information and make recommendations to resolve technical challenges.

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The successful candidate for this job may be required to verify that he or she has been vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to reasonable accommodations for individuals with medical conditions or religious beliefs that prevent vaccination, and in accordance with applicable law.

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