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.

This is a key position within Research and Development of the Baxter Pharmaceuticals organization.  The position will be responsible for process development and technology transfer of inhaled anesthesia and parenteral pharmaceutical products.  The position will play an essential role in global product development teams and interface with R&D organizations and Baxter manufacturing plants. The position is based in Round Lake, IL.

What you'll be doing:

• Responsible for selection, evaluation and development of manufacturing processes and process equipment for parenteral pharmaceutical products and inhaled anesthesia products.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary product development teams to provide manufacturing process input.
• Independently design and conduct process development studies to scale up manufacturing processes for commercial production.
• Conduct technology transfer from R&D to manufacturing facilities and between manufacturing facilities based on sound laboratory/pilot scale studies and thorough understanding of commercial scale processes.
• Analyze technical and theoretical concepts and modify them to increase product/process acceptance, quality and reliability.
• Conduct studies to support regulatory filings or to provide technical justifications for change control.
• Must be able to travel up to 5% for assignments.

What you'll bring:

• BS with at least 5+ years, MS with at least 3 years or PhD with 0-3 years experience is required.  The degree should be in chemistry, chemical/biomedical engineering, pharmacy/pharmaceutical engineering or related disciplines.
• Experience with inhaled anesthesia and parenteral pharmaceutical products and related scientific and practical knowledge are required.
• Strong chemistry background with emphasis on organic and/or synthetic chemistry with hands-on lab experience on organic synthesis and test methodology, such as gas chromatogram.
• Must have working knowledge of cGMP and ICH requirements, good understanding of Quality by Design (QbD) principles and proficiency in lifecycle management of therapeutic products.
• Ability to work effectively in a matrix organization, and good communication and interpersonal skills are highly desirable. 
• Proficiency in languages other than English (e.g., French, Chinese or Spanish) is a plus.
• Working knowledge of design of experiment (DOE) or statistics is desirable.
• Must have experience in prioritizing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

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 to $132,000 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, s