Research Associate III

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.

Join our innovative team at Baxter and embark on a thrilling journey of discovery and innovation. As a Research Associate III, you'll play a key role in developing design strategies and research projects that address the most complex technical requirements of pharmaceutical development projects. Your expertise will shape the future of pharmaceuticals, and your passion for innovation will drive us forward.

What you'll be doing:

• Contribute to technical feasibility analysis of complex pharmaceutical product research and design concepts.

• Evaluate results relative to therapeutic product requirements, definitions and/or program goals. 

• Independently plan and execute a series of design and/or technical tasks that may not be well-defined, have multiple variables, and require advanced techniques within negotiated deadlines.

• Play a lead role in the evaluation, selection and adaptation of various scientific and laboratory techniques, which accomplish business objectives to develop therapeutic products on time and within budget.

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

• Devise new approaches to complex problems through adaptations and modifications of standard technical principles.  Incorporate new methods and technologies for improving existing or new products/processes.

• Maintain current knowledge of relevant QSRs and other regulatory requirements related to R&D (product development, design and safety) to ensure compliance in all research, data collection and reporting activities.

• Develop an in-depth knowledge and understanding of GxP and related regulations and guidance.

What you'll bring:

• Bachelors degree in a relevant scientific discipline with 3 + years of related experience, or advanced degree.

• Possess relevant laboratory/technical, writing, and computer skills, including but not restricted to chromatography, formulation studies, scientific protocol and report writing.

• Ability to organize and communicate complex information that engages the audience.

• Utilize a logical, methodical approach in independently solving problems, developing solutions, and making recommendations.

• Ability to make decisions when provided with limited information.

• Contribute to efforts beyond own scope of responsibilities to ensure project milestones are met.

• Ability to articulate customer needs and incorporate into work product.

• Ability to effectively mentor junior level associates.

• Ability to make routine decisions independently.

• Ability to design experiments and draw meaningful conclusions from lab data.

Join the Baxter Team

If you're a passionate and innovative researcher with a desire to shape the future of pharmaceuticals, we want to hear from you. Apply now to become a part of our dynamic team and help us unlock the secrets of pharmaceutical development.

Baxter is committed to supporting the needs for flexibility in the workplace. We do so through our flexible workplace policy which includes a required minimum number of days a week onsite. This policy provides the benefits of connecting and collaborating in-person in support of our Mission. The flexible workplace policy is subject to local laws and legal requirements. At its discretion, Baxter may decide to adjust, suspend, or discontinue as business needs change.

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 $96,000 to $132,000 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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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

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