Quality Lab Associate I - Chemistry (7pm-7am)

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. 

About Us: Baxter's Mission

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 creativity addresses challenges

Conduct qualitative and quantitative chemical analysis on raw materials, solutions, and components following approved Standard Operating Procedures and test methods in an accurate and timely manner.

Your Team at Baxter

Within Quality, every role makes a difference. Products that Baxter makes are shipped worldwide for patients in need. Whether it's building a new process from scratch or facing a never-before-seen production hurdle, individuals within Quality are given the trust and opportunity to bring creativity to the table. Regardless of your specific role with a product, it is sure to touch a portion of our global operation.

The mission of Baxter is to save and sustain lives. This mission is embedded into everything we do. This means if there is a decision to be made where quantity and quality are at odds, we will always choose quality. Our patients come first, always.

What you'll be doing

• Analyze organic or inorganic compounds to determine chemical or physical properties using chromatography, spectroscopy, or spectrophotometry techniques.
• Maintain laboratory instruments to ensure proper working order and troubleshoot malfunctions when needed.
• Prepare test solutions, compounds, standards or reagents for laboratory personnel to conduct tests.
• Follow laboratory safety procedures to ensure compliance with standards or to make improvements as needed.
• Monitor operational procedures in technical environments to ensure conformance to standards.
• Purchase laboratory supplies, such as chemicals.
• Operate lab equipment such as pipettes, burets, balances, hot plates, etc.
• Review samples received, logs samples, and enter data into computer database (LIMS).
• Responsible for general housekeeping of laboratory and test suites.
• Sustain a clean and safe work environment applying 6S principles.
• Perform routine laboratory and safety audits.

What you'll bring

• B.S. degree in Science; Chemistry major preferred.
• Minimum 1 year experience in Chemistry - Pharmaceutical/Medical Device industry preferred
• Computer literate/knowledge of Microsoft office applications (Word, Excel).
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Must have a basic understanding of laboratory instrumentation.
• Good documentation skills and knowledge of GDPs (Good Documentation Practices).
• Able to manage multiple tasks/priorities in a timely manner.
• Familiarity with LIMS (or equivalent system) and TrackWise.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with supervisors and peers.
• Must have basic knowledge of general chemistry techniques.

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 $64,000 - $88,00 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 d