Associate Scientist II

Overview

At Baxter, we believe every person—regardless of who they are or where they are from—deserves a chance to live a healthy life. This belief, founded in 1931, guides our mission to save and sustain lives through innovative healthcare delivery.

The research we conduct and the products we develop improve outcomes for patients worldwide. As a Associate Scientist II you will contribute to impactful projects, influence cross‑functional teams, and demonstrate leadership through collaboration.

• Effectively apply solid technical knowledge and relevant laboratory skills (HPLC/UPLC, GC, KF titration, UV‑Vis spectroscopy, osmometer, pH) to a variety of projects with minimal assistance.
• Conduct routine and non‑routine research, design experiments, and implement solutions independently.
• Make sound technical recommendations on routine and non‑routine matters, providing analysis and redesign of key experimental procedures.
• Maintain knowledge of QSR and safety requirements and build awareness of other R&D regulatory requirements to ensure compliance.
• Recommend appropriate designs, techniques, and processes for specified sequences of tasks.
• Contribute to technical feasibility analysis of complex research and design concepts.
• Apply a working knowledge of GxP and related regulations and guidance.

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or a related field with at least 3 years of related experience.
• Proficiency in laboratory techniques and writing skills.
• Experience with HPLC/UPLC.
• Effective collaboration on project teams.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities.
• Ability to objectively assess, organize, and clearly communicate complex information.
• Skill in interpreting available information and making recommendations to resolve technical challenges.
• Strong prioritization to meet project schedules.

This position offers a base salary range of $88,000 to $121,000, plus an annual incentive bonus. Salary may vary based on skills, experience, business line, and location.

Baxter provides comprehensive health, dental, life, disability, and retirement benefits. Additional benefits include 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 and evaluates qualified applicants without regard to protected characteristics. Workplace discrimination is illegal.

Baxter is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Contact us with your accommodation needs.