Chemist I, QC Chem

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 Team

At Baxter, we are deeply connected by our mission. Every day, our products and therapies help healthcare professionals and patients improve outcomes around the world.

As a Chemist I, you will be a key member of the Quality Control Laboratory team, partnering with Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Engineering, and Regulatory teams to ensure the highest standards of product quality, compliance, and patient safety. Your expertise will support the testing and release of raw materials, in-process samples, water systems, and finished products that directly impact the lives of patients worldwide.

What You'll Be Doing

Laboratory Testing & Analysis

• Perform chemical analyses of raw materials, in-process samples, water systems, intermediates, and finished products in accordance with approved methods and specifications.
• Execute specialized analytical testing using laboratory instrumentation, including HPLC, UV/Vis Spectrophotometry, pH Meters, Infrared (IR), Atomic Absorption (AA), Karl Fischer, TOC Analyzer, Polarimeter, and related equipment.
• Evaluate test results against established product specifications and make sound analytical assessments to support product quality decisions.
• Perform analytical data review to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Follow current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), Good Documentation Practices (cGDP), and Good Laboratory Practices (cGLP) in all laboratory activities.
• Maintain data integrity and ensure accurate, complete, and timely documentation of all testing activities.
• Support laboratory investigations, including Phase I investigations, and assist with Phase II investigations as needed.
• Monitor and maintain laboratory investigations through completion, ensuring compliance with quality standards and procedures.
• Audit laboratory procedures, retests, additional testing activities, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Perform routine maintenance, troubleshooting, calibration, and verification of laboratory equipment.
• Monitor laboratory environmental conditions, including temperature, humidity, and charting systems, to ensure compliance and operational readiness.
• Prepare reagents, standards, solutions, and materials required to support laboratory testing activities.
• Maintain laboratory readiness by ensuring workspaces are clean, sanitized, organized, and audit-ready at all times.
• Initiate and support improvements to analytical methods, laboratory procedures, and testing processes.
• Assist in the development, implementation, and validation of new or revised chemical testing procedures.
• Perform statistical evaluations and trending of analytical data to support process and quality improvements.
• Prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual laboratory reports as required.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline.
• Three to five years of laboratory experience in a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, or regulated manufacturing environment preferred.
• Experience performing analytical and chemical testing within a Quality Control laboratory.
• Working knowledge of pharmaceutical laboratory practices and regulatory requirements.
• Hands-on experience with analytical instrumentation, including: HPLC (High-Performance Liquid Chromatography) UV/Vis Spectrophotometry pH Meters Infrared Spectroscopy (IR) Atomic Absorption (AA) Karl Fischer Titration TOC Analyzers Polarimeters
• Ability to perform statistical data analysis and interpret laboratory results.
• Fully bilingual in English and Spanish, with the ability to read, write, understand, and communicate effectively in both languages.
• Willingness to work extended hours, alternative shifts, weekends, holidays, or special schedules as business needs require.

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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