Quality Lab Associate - Chemistry

Your Role at Baxter

As a Quality Lab Associate, you are unafraid of navigating through necessary internal processes to facilitate a product you deeply believe in. You can absorb and act on complex procedures and data and train your team or peers if needed. You take pride in getting things done quickly without sacrificing safety or quality.

• Analyze organic or inorganic compounds to determine chemical or physical properties using chromatography, spectroscopy, or spectrophotometry techniques.
• Maintain laboratory instruments to ensure proper working order and troubleshoot malfunctions when needed.
• Prepare test solutions, compounds, standards or reagents for laboratory personnel to conduct tests.
• Follow laboratory safety procedures to ensure compliance with standards or to make improvements as needed.
• Monitor operational procedures in technical environments to ensure conformance to standards.
• Purchase laboratory supplies such as chemicals.
• Operate lab equipment such as pipettes, burets, balances, hot plates, etc.
• Review samples received, log samples, and enter data into computer database (LIMS).
• Responsible for general housekeeping of laboratory and test suites.
• Sustain a clean and safe work environment using 6S principles.
• Perform routine laboratory and safety audits.
• Use sophisticated laboratory instrumentation and computer systems to collect and record data.
• Perform advanced chemical assays requiring precise analytical skills and understanding of chemistry principles.
• Complete all testing, including special project or protocol testing in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Maintain data integrity and ensure compliance with company SOPs and specifications, FDA, GLP, QSR and cGMP regulations.
• Investigate deviations and write exception documents.
• Work under minimum supervision.

• B.S. degree in Natural Sciences:
  Chemistry preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a Chemistry Laboratory or Master's Degree in Natural Sciences with relevant experience in a Chemistry Laboratory, preferably in the pharmaceutical or medical device industry.
• Digital literacy / knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel).
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Basic understanding of laboratory instrumentation.
• Good documentation skills and knowledge of GDPs (Good Documentation Practices).
• Able to manage multiple tasks/priorities in a timely manner.
• Familiarity with LIMS (or equivalent system) and Track Wise.
• Proficient with at least three of the following lab techniques: HPLC, GC, AA, Flame Photometry, FTIR, UV-Vis Spectroscopy.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Overtime is worked as required.

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.

The estimated base salary for this position is $68,000‑$93,500 annually.

We offer comprehensive compensation and benefits packages, including medical and dental coverage, life insurance, disability insurance, 401(k) plan, flexible spending accounts, educational assistance, paid holidays, paid time off, family and medical leave, paid parental leave, commuting benefits, Employee Discount Program, Employee Assistance Program, and childcare benefits.

Baxter is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

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