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.

As a Research Associate III at Baxter in Braine L'Alleud, you will be an integral member of our Research and Development (R&D) and Process Development Team, dedicated to creating innovative products for global markets. Your role involves a variety of tasks, from developing chemical processes aligned with aseptic processing to coordinating technical transfers and leading multifunctional projects.

What you'll do :

As a Research Associate III at Baxter in Braine L'Alleud, you will play a pivotal role in driving product development and innovation. You will collaborate with the R&D and Process Development Team to transition products from lab and pilot scales to full manufacturing scale, ensuring they meet global market needs. Your responsibilities will include designing and implementing chemical processes for Baxter products, initiating studies that adhere to exacting aseptic processing standards. Demonstrating your technical expertise, you will create comprehensive protocols and reports that support products throughout their life cycle. This includes improving and validating modifications of existing commercial products, leading remediation and investigation studies on marketed products, running technical transfers to other sites, and assessing the chemical processes of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) in a GMP environment, whether at Baxter or with suppliers.

In exploratory initiatives, you will engage with multidisciplinary teams to drive innovation, identifying and recommending groundbreaking technologies and improvements. You will translate customer needs into actionable requirements, concepts, and prototypes. Additionally, you will collaborate closely with Manufacturing, R&D, Procurement, Project Management, and other functions to develop new products and enhance existing ones. This includes managing change controls related to suppliers, materials, or processes, and partnering with the Product Safety Management (PSM) and product design teams to identify, verify, and select raw materials for finished products.

Your soft skills will be equally important. You will present information and study results clearly and effectively to stakeholders, understand project prioritization and milestones, and foster collaboration within project sub-teams to ensure successful execution of assignments. Furthermore, you will contribute to the growth of the Process Development team by sharing knowledge and expertise, enhancing overall process understanding.

What you'll bring:

• Education: Master’s degree in Organic Chemistry or Chemical Process Engineering with 0-3 years of experience, or equivalent.
• GMP Compliance: Ability to work in a Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) environment, ensuring product quality and safety.
• Experimental Design: Skilled in designing experiments and analyzing data to support product development and process improvements.
• Critical Thinking: Strong skills in evaluating complex information for informed decision-making and problem-solving.
• Communication and Collaboration: Excellent communication and teamwork skills for effective interaction with internal teams and external partners, including suppliers.
• Fluency in English: Proficient in written and spoken English for clear communication across diverse teams.
• Material Knowledge: Understanding of materials such as vitamins, oils, amino acids, sugars, and emulsions, and their use in formulations.
• Characterization Techniques: Familiarity with methods for assessing and validating raw materials.
• Manufacturing Process Knowledge: Knowledge of manufacturing processes to enhance production efficiency.
• Formulation Experience: Experience with Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) and excipient formulations is a plus.
• Aseptic Manufacturing Experience: Previous experience in aseptic manufacturing is advantageous for maintaining product sterility and quality.

What are some of the benefits of working at Baxter Healthcare Corporation?

We offer a driven total compensation package, with professional development opportunities, where a high importance is placed on work-life balance!

Join us at Baxter, where your contributions will not only advance product development but also improve patient outcomes globally. Your expertise and leadership will be vital in driving our mission to save and sustain lives!

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