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. 

Job Description

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 III at Baxter in our Materials Science Team, your work contributes directly to making a significant impact on others. It's challenging work—and you're not on your own. Our teams collaborate cross-functionally and lead by influence. Whether guiding a team through a project or leading direct reports, our research and development team is responsible for influencing others to achieve results.

Our colleagues within our R&D organization desire to work on products that make a meaningful difference in others' lives. We are motivated by the power of teamwork and are natural leaders who are skilled at influencing others.

Your Team

While everyone at Baxter has a shared passion for our mission, the R&D teams play a critical role in our ability to save and sustain lives. Scientists and engineers in R&D work together to develop, test, and launch products that enhance patient care.

Summary

As a Research Associate III, you will be designing and leading the material science related aspects of innovation and exploratory work, new product development, testing, and qualification for medical devices and drug products. You will work closely with multiple cross-functional organizations supporting programs intended to launch new products. 

What you'll be doing

• Applies in-depth knowledge and technical expertise in polymer science, chemistry, and engineering to optimize material (thermoplastics and thermosets) properties.
• With minimal guidance, schedules and leads a team through the planning and execution of a smaller project or defined piece of a larger project using various engineering and scientific techniques, procedures and criteria. This includes constructing detailed, accurate project schedules, interfacing with development groups and technical support groups.
• Communicates key information and recommendations to influence technical decisions and strategies in a timely manner.
• Defines material requirements and develops specifications in accordance with manufacturing, marketing, and customer expectations and design requirements.
• Devises new and innovative approaches to complex problems through adaptations and modifications of standard technical principles.
• May provide technical mentoring to entry level engineers and scientists.

What you'll bring

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience with B.S. degree in Chemistry, Physics, Materials Science, or equivalent. Master’s degree preferred. Preferred 3+ years of experience in Medical Device, Pharmaceuticals, or other highly regulated industry.
• Possess expertise in one or more of the following technical areas: polymer & drug compatibility, polymer chemistry, polymer physics, polymer rheology, polymer adhesion, polymer/rubber formulation, polymer coating, polymer processing, or polymer characterization.
• Experience utilizing material characterization tools (i.e. thermal, mechanical, microscopy, optical, rheological, various chemistry analytical (such as HPLC, GCMS, etc.) to solve materials-related challenges with minimal assistance.
• Proven technical understanding of polymer science and engineering principles.
• Ability to solve material-related problems with minimal assistance and provide technical knowledge for materials projects with substantial complexity and scope.
• Demonstrated ability to decompose complex problems into task lists.
• Strong communication skills and ability to perform within a cross-functional team environment.

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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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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