Your Role at Baxter
The Quality Lab Associate I supports analytical testing, method validation/verification, and method transfer activities for parenteral products within the Global Quality Stability Laboratories team in Round Lake, IL.
This is where your analytical expertise helps ensure the quality, safety, and reliability of products used by patients around the world. You will support commercial products and product development programs while collaborating with cross-functional teams to advance Baxter's quality and business objectives.
A candidate must not be allergic to Penicillin and Cephalosporin or their related products and/or materials.
What You'll Be Doing
- Conduct chemical, physical, and biological testing of stability samples to support commercial products and product development programs.
- Perform testing of raw materials, in-process, and finished product samples using analytical instrumentation and laboratory systems.
- Execute routine, non-routine, and protocol-driven testing activities to support project timelines and business objectives.
- Generate, review, and document analytical data while maintaining compliance with data integrity standards and laboratory procedures.
- Ensure compliance with SOPs, FDA regulations, cGMP, and other applicable quality requirements.
- Support laboratory investigations, deviation assessments, and technical documentation activities.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to support product quality, process improvements, and new product initiatives.
- Maintain laboratory equipment, supplies, and audit readiness, including calibration, troubleshooting, and safety activities.
What You'll Bring
- Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or Biology with analytical chemistry laboratory coursework.
- 0-2 years of experience in analytical testing, wet chemistry, volumetric preparation techniques, and instrumental analysis.
- Experience working in a pharmaceutical GMP and/or QC laboratory environment.
- Hands-on experience with analytical instrumentation such as HPLC, KF, pH, AA, GFAA, titrations preferred.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality results.
- Effective communication, collaboration, and documentation skills.
- A problem-solving mindset with the ability to interpret data and support technical investigations.
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 $68,000 - $93,500 annually. The estimated range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position. We may pay more or less than of the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based on upon location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors. This position may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses. 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.
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
