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 - Chemical Characterization at Baxter, your work contributes directly to making a significant impact on others. We collaborate cross-functionally and lead by influence. Our colleagues within our R&D organization desire to work on products that make a meaningful difference in others' lives. We are motivated by the power of teamwork and are natural leaders who are skilled at influencing others.

When you join Baxter as a Research Scientist I - Chemical Characterization, you'll use your analytical approach to identify risks and opportunities for innovation quickly. Agile and willing to take action, you stay calm under pressure!

Your Team

We currently have an opening for a versatile Analytical Chemist who can play the role of analytical lead, plan and implement lab experiments, and facilitate Operational Excellence in the R&D chemistry lab in Round Lake, Illinois.

What you'll be doing

• Design and execute extractables and leachables, method development, validation, and transfer studies.
• Conduct impurities studies (routine and non-routine) by performing chemical analysis utilizing LC, GC, and/or ICP with various detections including MS and associated wet chemistry and sample preparation techniques.
• Collaborate with other functions such as project management, regulatory, extractables, toxicology, biocompatibility, manufacturing and quality in project teams.
• Participate in investigations that correspond to atypical or out-of-specification/out-of-trend results.  Leverage critical thinking skills to drive the investigation to conclusions based on sound scientific principles.
• Create, update, and maintain equipment and analytical procedures.
• Maintain knowledge of and demonstrate adherence to relevant Quality System Regulations and other regulatory requirements related to R&D (product development, design and safety) to ensure compliance in all research, data collection and reporting activities. This applies to governmental and international industry requirements, procedures, regulations, and standards e.g., related to method validation (USP, ICH).
• In addition to having an in-depth knowledge and understanding of cGxP and related regulations and guidance, is able to provide expert advice and/or is an active participant in the generation, review, adoption and interpretation of such regulations.
• Leverage operational excellence in the execution of laboratory activities.
• Evaluate analytical results, identify trends, exceptions, and interpretation of results relative to product requirements, definitions and/or project goals.
• Competent in interpreting analytical data and presenting in a form that is suitable for a wide-ranging audience.
• Communicate clearly with management, peers, cross-functional teammates, and non-technical audiences by openly sharing project status and hurdles and seeking input from other team members.
• Write protocols and reports for analytical studies, leveraging input from study directors and other stakeholders.
• Coach team members in areas of expertise.

What you'll bring

• Bachelors in Chemistry or equivalent with 5+ years of experience, Masters with 3+ years or PhD with 0+ years.
• Required knowledge and demonstrated experience of analytical chemistry with relevant laboratory skills (hands-on experience with wet chemical techniques and instrumental analysis including GC/MS/FID MS).
• Experienced with analytical method development, validation, and transfer.
• Possesses a good understanding of ICH, USP guidelines and cGxP practice.
• Experience with analytical instrument software systems such as MassHunter, Empower, Chromeleon, E-noval.
• Ability to learn quickly and to solve problems