This is where your work makes a difference.
At Baxter, we believe every personâregardless of who they are or where they are fromâdeserves 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 jobâyou will find purpose and pride.Â
Your Role at Baxter
This is where your work saves lives.
As a Research Scientist I - Mass Spectrometry, you will play a pivotal part in laboratory testing and analytical method development, utilizing cutting-edge mass spectrometry techniques, particularly LC-MS/MS. This is an exceptional opportunity to contribute to innovative R&D projects that sustain existing products and develop new ones, all while ensuring the highest standards of quality and safety.
What you'll be doing:
Support R&D Projects: Engage in laboratory testing as part of research and development initiatives aimed at sustaining market products and pioneering new product developments.
Method Development and Validation: Participate in the development, evaluation, and validation of new analytical methods to analyze raw materials and finished products, primarily using targeted LC-MS analysis.
Documentation and Compliance: Document and review results meticulously in electronic laboratory notebooks, adhering to established Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
Procedure Management: Create and update equipment and analytical procedures, and assist in the procurement of raw materials and analytical equipment.
Data Interpretation: Analyze experimental data and present insightful conclusions to your supervisor, contributing to informed decision-making.
Protocol Writing: Write comprehensive protocols and reports in English, ensuring clarity and precision in communication.
Quality Assurance: Uphold quality system requirements, ensuring compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and GDP standards, as well as environmental, health, and safety guidelines.
Laboratory Maintenance: Maintain laboratory reagents, materials, and equipment, ensuring they are in optimal working condition.
What you'll bring:
Educational Background: A Bachelorâs degree in a relevant scientific discipline (e.g., chemistry, pharmaceutical sciences) with 5+ years of experience, or a Masterâs degree with 3+ years of experience, or a PhD with 0+ years of experience.
Technical Expertise: Proficient in mass spectrometry and chromatography.
Communication Skills: Excellent interpersonal skills to build relationships across functional and geographical boundaries, and the ability to present technical results to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Personal Responsibility: A proactive attitude with independent ownership of analysis and results.
Regulatory Knowledge: A solid understanding of ICH guidelines and current Good Practice (cGxP) standards.
Adaptability: The ability to challenge the status quo, adapt to changes, and work collaboratively in a team environment.
Risk Management: Skills to identify risks, issues, and opportunities, effectively communicating them to supervisors and customers.
Preferred Qualifications:
Working knowledge of Waters TQ-XS.
Join us in this exciting role where your expertise in mass spectrometry will not only advance your career but also contribute to groundbreaking developments in the field. If you are ready to make a significant impact and explore the frontiers of science, we encourage you to apply!
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 $104,000 to $143,000 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.
US Benefits at Baxter (except for Puerto Rico)
This is where your well-being matters. Baxter offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles. Our health and well-being benefits include medical and dental coverage that start on day one, as well as insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance. Financial and retirement benefits include the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount, and the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching. We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts, educational assistance programs, and time-off benefits such as paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service, family and medical leaves of absence, and paid parental leave. Additional benefits include commuting benefits, the Employee Discount Program, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare benefits. Join us and enjoy the competitive compensation and benefits we offer to our employees. For additional information regarding Baxter US Benefits, please speak with your recruiter or visit our Benefits site: Benefits | Baxter
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