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:

Baxter currently has an opening for an R&D Associate with experience designing and leading cGMP stability studies, both internally and at external contract labs. The position will collaborate with cross functional teams to improve products and processes while ensuring patient safety. 

What you'll be doing:

• Design strategies for R&D stability studies which are non-routine to address project objectives.
• Evaluate results and data trends relative to product requirements, study objectives and program goals. 
• Create new approaches to complex problems through critical thinking and adaptations of standard technical principles.
• Maintain current knowledge of relevant quality and regulatory requirements related to R&D (product development, design and safety) to ensure compliance in all research, data collection and reporting activities.
• Develop in-depth knowledge and understanding of GxP and related regulations and guidance.
• Utilize appropriate statistical approaches/tools for expiration dating and limits verification.
• Independently plan and execute technical tasks that may not be well-defined and have multiple variables within negotiated deadlines.
• Develop budgets and activity schedules of limited scope.
• Maintain focus on meeting both external and internal customer expectations.
• Incorporate novel thinking, new methods and technologies for improving existing processes.
• Display a solid understanding of theories/practices used by disciplines outside the primary area of expertise.  Incorporate impact from related disciplines to determine stability strategies.

What you'll bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant scientific discipline (chemistry, pharmaceutical sciences) with 5+ years’ experience or Master’s degree with 3+ years’ experience or PhD with 0+ years’ experience.
• Possess relevant laboratory/technical, writing, and computer skills.
• A good understanding of ICH and cGxP practices.
• Effectively contribute on a project team.  Experience in working in global cross-functional teams and project management is a plus.
• Demonstrates flexibility and can shift gears comfortably.
• Ability to objectively assess, organize, and clearly communicate complex information.
• Interpret available information and make recommendations to resolve technical challenges.
• Appropriately prioritize assignments to meet project schedules.

Baxter is committed to supporting the needs for flexibility in the workplace. We do so through our flexible workplace policy which includes a minimum of 3 days a week onsite. This policy provides the benefits of connecting and collaborating in-person in support of our Mission.

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, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors. For questions about this, our pay philosophy, and available benefits, please speak to the recruiter if you decide to apply and are selected for an interview.

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.

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