Research Scientist I

This is where your work makes a difference.

At Baxter, we believe every person—regardless of who they are or where they are from—deserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond.

Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together, our community is driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations, and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results.

Here, you will find more than just a job—you will find purpose and pride.

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. As a key part of projects, our research and development team is responsible for delivering results to drive decisions and ensure safety of our existing and new products. We work on products that make a meaningful difference in others' lives. When you join Baxter, you'll use your analytical approach to identify risks and opportunities for innovation. Agile and willing to take action, you stay calm under pressure!

Your Team

While everyone at Baxter has a shared passion for our mission, the R&D teams play a meaningful role in our ability to save and sustain lives. Scientists and engineers in R&D work together to develop, test, sustain, and launch products that improve patient care. As a Research Scientist I, you will be responsible for performing analytical testing with minimal assistance, demonstrating technical knowledge to troubleshoot problems and handle non-routine situations, assisting and mentor other team members, and embracing accountability for deliverables and leading team discussions/initiatives. While you will primarily support stability testing, you may also support new product development and/or sustaining product initiatives.

What you'll be doing

• Conduct critical chemical and physical analyses on finished product stability samples. May also support testing of raw materials, initial, in-process, and final product samples from manufacturing facilities or department projects. Work under minimum supervision.
• May act as a study director for studies, supervisor for testing exceptions and owner for laboratory investigation. Independently evaluate results and impact to studies/laboratory.
• May provide training and supervision to junior members within the laboratory. Routinely provide advice and assistance to team members regarding unique problems.
• Perform review of test data, which includes overall documentation practices. Perform review functions in LIMS or other computerized systems. Perform advanced chemical assays requiring precise analytical skills and understanding of chemistry principles.
• Complete all testing, including special project / protocol testing in a timely and appropriate manner to meet project schedules.
• Maintain data integrity and ensure compliance with company SOPs and specifications, FDA, cGxP, and QSR regulations.
• Collaborate with other functions/departments to solve problems, increase efficiency, improve quality and provide product support.
• Influence program, project and/or functional leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Proposes and drives solutions to complex technical problems in area of expertise. Maintain laboratory safety requirements, perform equipment maintenance/calibration, and troubleshoot instrumentation.

What you'll bring

• Bachelors degree in relevant scientific discipline (e.g. chemistry, pharmaceutical sciences) with at least 5+ years' experience or 3+ years' experience with a Masters degree.
• Analytical chemistry instrumentation experience (e.g. HPLC, UPLC, pH, KF, etc) and MS experience is preferred.
• Must have HPLC/UPLC/UHPLC experience in a regulated environment and strong technical problem-solving skills.

Preferred skills

• Experience with Biosimilars and associated analytical techniques is desired
• Electronic Lab Notebook experience is preferred.
• Pharmaceutical GMP laboratory experience is desired.
• Empower experience required. Custom fields experience is desired.
• Stability study execution and/or method validation experience is desired.
• Must demonstrate effectiveness in ability to train others, leadership, organization, teamwork/interpersonal skills, results orientation, and task completion.
• Must be able to handle multiple tasks concurrently and in a timely fashion.
• Possess relevant laboratory/technical, writing, and computer skills.

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.

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 - $132,000 annually. The estimated range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position. We may pay more or less than of the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based on upon location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors. This position may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses. 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.

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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