Research Scientist I

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 Scientist I at Baxter, your work contributes directly to making a significant impact on others. We collaborate cross-functionally and lead by influence. Whether guiding a team through a project or leading teams directly, 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

We currently have an opening for a Research Scientist I who will conduct research and/or design strategies in our Pharmaceuticals New Product Development team to achieve the technical vision for a new or improved pharmaceutical product, applying a solid understanding of theories/practices including those from other disciplines outside the primary area of expertise. In addition to product development work, you will also have the opportunity to participate in innovation, process improvement, and/or operational excellence initiatives.

What you'll be doing

• Under direction of senior scientific staff, create innovative pharmaceutical products through novel combinations of expertise within the organization. 
• Reach conclusions based on research analysis and incorporate recommendations into larger projects. Apply advanced techniques to solving difficult problems. 
• Approve technical feasibility of complex design concepts within area of expertise; advise management regarding appropriate action as pertains to the development and registration of pharmaceutical products. 
• Independently plan, execute and manage projects/programs that both span multiple disciplines and utilize established methods, techniques or approaches for the purpose of creating new pharmaceutical products. 
• Implement new or improved techniques and procedures around specific tasks; write and implement SOP's. Implement research outlines for large scientific projects. Apply state-of-the-art techniques in the area of expertise to develop new or improved pharmaceutical products. 
• Shares research outcomes, methodology and product development cycle-time reduction methods with team members and other divisional personnel. 
• Maintain current knowledge of relevant Quality System Regulations and other regulatory requirements related to research and development (pharmaceutical product development,) to ensure compliance in all research, data collection and reporting activities. 
• In addition to having an in-depth knowledge and understanding of GxP and related regulations and guidance, is able to provide expert insights into such regulations so as to facilitate efficient pharmaceutical product registration and/or is an active participant in the generation, review, adoption and interpretation of such regulations. 
• May supervise and direct Research Associates. 

What you'll bring

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline with 10+ years’ experience, MS with at least 5-7 years, or PhD with 0-2 years in relevant discipline required. 
• QSR research lab experience essential and GMP experience desirable. 
• Research lab experience includes research in GMP/QSR environment and cross-functional teamwork within the area of pharmaceuticals. 
• Must possess working knowledge of specific scientific discipline governing day-to-day activities. 
• Must be able to able to carry out strategy and vision set by upper management and be able to communicate the vision to more junior associates. 
• Can effectively communicate with internal and external customers. 
• Ability to break down technical processes and effectively delegate to junior team members. 
• Demonstrates flexibility and the ability to shift gears between projects comfortably. 

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.

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.

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

Equal Employment Opportunity

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