Research Associate III

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 Associate III 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 Associate III, 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.
• Use sophisticated laboratory instrumentation and computer systems to collect and record data. 
• May be required to be a system owner or conduct validations.��
• 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.
• Support project teams and lead initiatives. Embrace accountability for critical decisions and deliverables within area of responsibility.
• 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' experien