Research Associate II

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

This is where your work saves lives.

The research we do and the products we develop improve outcomes for patients around the world. As a Research Associate II at Baxter, your work contributes directly to making a significant impact on others. We collaborate cross-functionally and lead by influence. As a key part of projects, our research and development team is responsible for delivering results to drive decisions and ensure safety of our existing and new products. We work on products that make a meaningful difference in others' lives. When you join Baxter, you'll use your analytical approach to identify risks and opportunities for innovation. Agile and willing to take action, you stay calm under pressure!

Your Team

While everyone at Baxter has a shared passion for our mission, the R&D teams play a meaningful role in our ability to save and sustain lives. Scientists and engineers in R&D work together to develop, test, sustain, and launch products that improve patient care. As a Research Associate II, you will be responsible for performing analytical testing with minimal assistance, demonstrating technical knowledge to troubleshoot problems and handle non-routine situations, assisting and mentor other team members, and embracing accountability for deliverables and leading team discussions/initiatives. While you will primarily support stability testing, you may also support new product development and/or sustaining product initiatives.

What you'll be doing:

• Conduct critical chemical and physical analyses on finished product stability samples.  May also support testing of raw materials, initial, in-process, and final product samples from manufacturing facilities or department projects. Work under minimum supervision.

• May act as a study director for studies, supervisor for testing exceptions and owner for laboratory investigations.  Independently evaluate results and impact to studies/laboratory.

• May provide training and supervision to junior members within the laboratory. Routinely provide advice and assistance to team members regarding unique problems.

• Perform review of test data, which includes overall documentation practices. Perform review functions in LIMS or other computerized systems.

• Use sophisticated laboratory instrumentation and computer systems to collect and record data. 

• May be required to be a system owner or conduct validations. 

• Perform advanced chemical assays requiring precise analytical skills and understanding of chemistry principles. 

• 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.

• Collaborate with other functions/departments to solve problems, increase efficiency, improve quality and provide product support.

• Support project teams and lead initiatives. Embrace accountability for critical decisions and deliverables within area of responsibility.

• Influence program, project and/or functional leadership and cross-functional teams.

• Proposes and drives solutions to complex technical problems in area of expertise.

• Maintain laboratory safety requirements, perform equipment maintenance/calibration, and troubleshoot instrumentation. 

What you'll bring

• Bachelors degree in relevant scientific discipline (e.g. chemistry, pharmaceutical sciences) with at least 2+ years of experience

• Analytical chemistry instrumentation experience (e.g. HPLC, UPLC, pH, KF, etc.)

• Must have HPLC/UPLC/UHPLC experience in a regulated environment and strong technical problem-solving skills.

• Must have good oral and written communication skills, strong analytical skills and be detail oriented.

• Electronic Lab Notebook experience is preferred

• Pharmaceutical GMP laboratory experience is desired.

• Empower experience is preferred

• Stability study execution and/or method validation experience is desired

• Must be able to handle multiple tasks concurrently and in a timely fashion.

• Possess relevant laboratory/technical, writing, and computer skills.

• Ability to organize and communicate complex information effectively with managers and peers

Physical Activities and Requirements:

• Must be able to hand write and use computers for the majority of the work day

• Must be able to transfer materials, mix solutions/product(s), open products, and perform laboratory testing

• May require standing for extended periods

• Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds routinely
  This work is subject to hazards including exposure to chemicals, drug products, and bacteria. This includes Penicillin, Cephalosporin, their related products and/or materials.

The individual must not be allergic to Penicillin, Cephalosporin, or their related products and/or materials.

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 $80,000 to $110,000 annually. The estimated range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position. We may pay more or less than the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based upon location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors. 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.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

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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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