Research Scientist I Job at Baxter (Round Lake)

Job Description

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!

Job Responsibility

Conduct critical chemical and physical analyses on finished product stability samples
Perform review of test data, which includes overall documentation practices
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
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
Proposes and drives solutions to complex technical problems in area of expertise
Maintain laboratory safety requirements, perform equipment maintenance/calibration, and troubleshoot instrumentation

Requirements

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.)
Must have HPLC/UPLC/UHPLC experience in a regulated environment and strong technical problem-solving skills
Empower experience required
Must demonstrate effectiveness in ability to train others, leadership, organization, teamwork/interpersonal skills, results orientation, and task completion
Possess relevant laboratory/technical, writing, and computer skills
Ability to organize and communicate complex information effectively with managers, peers, and subordinates
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

Nice to have

Electronic Lab Notebook experience is preferred
Pharmaceutical GMP laboratory experience is desired
Custom fields experience is desired
Stability study execution and/or method validation experience is desired

What we offer

Support for Parents
Continuing Education/ Professional Development
Employee Heath & Well-Being Benefits
Paid Time Off
2 Days a Year to Volunteer
medical and dental coverage that start on day one
insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP)
Flexible Spending Accounts
educational assistance programs
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
commuting benefits
Employee Discount Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
childcare benefits

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