Technician

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 R&D Technician may be responsible for sample management including sample handling, processing, and tracking of Stability and Alternate Stability Samples. This position may also support weight loss analysis. The position will operate from the Round Lake, IL Stability Laboratories within Product Quality serving MPT Business.

This role is essential for supporting the global commercial product teams and/or product development teams.

A candidate must not be allergic to Penicillin and Cephalosporin or their related products and/or materials.

What you'll be doing:

• Maintain data integrity and ensure compliance with company SOPs and specifications, FDA, cGxP, and QSR regulations.
• Participate in cross functional teams, which impact production, increase efficiency, solve problems, generate cost savings and improve quality and provide new product support.
• Perform weight loss analysis and assist with analyst review of test data, which includes overall documentation practices.

• Perform review functions in LIMS or other computerized systems.
• Support all Incoming sample activities such as, but not limited to: logging of samples, coordinate stability study carton labels, labelling of cartons/units, sample transfers, etc.
• Accurately complete al associated documentation.
• Support emergency/same day requests, if required.
• Support pulling and delivery of all weekly stability samples.
• Pull discard samples tagged for disposal and coordinate discard of products with the Environmental Waste management personnel.
• Maintain all storage areas organized and coordinate maintenance of stability chambers as needed and when requested by management.

What you'll bring:

• High School Diploma
• Possess relevant writing and computer skills.
• Able to work in a team environment appropriately supporting other.
• Self-motivated and takes personal responsibility for getting the job done.
• Must communicate effectively with managers, peers, and subordinates.
• Understand importance of project schedules and impact of not achieving milestones.
• Able to adapt to shifting priorities.
• Ability to demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving.
• Ability to perform a large amount of lifting.
• Forklift certification preferred.

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 $43,200 to $59,400 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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