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Research Associate II
| Company | Baxter International |
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| Location | Johnsburg, IL, USA |
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| Salary | $80000 – $110000 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
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| Experience Level | Mid Level |
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Requirements
- Bachelors degree in relevant scientific discipline (e.g. chemistry, pharmaceutical sciences) with at least 2+ years of experience.
- Analytical chemistry instrumentation experience (e.g. HPLC, UPLC, pH, KF, etc.)
- Must have HPLC/UPLC/UHPLC experience in a regulated environment and strong technical problem-solving skills.
- Must have good oral and written communication skills, strong analytical skills and be detail oriented.
- Must be able to handle multiple tasks concurrently and in a timely fashion.
- Possess relevant laboratory/technical, writing, and computer skills.
- Ability to organize and communicate complex information effectively with managers and peers.
Responsibilities
- Conduct critical chemical and physical analyses on finished product stability samples.
- May act as a study director for studies, supervisor for testing exceptions and owner for laboratory investigations.
- May provide training and supervision to junior members within the laboratory.
- Perform review of test data, which includes overall documentation practices.
- Use sophisticated laboratory instrumentation and computer systems to collect and record data.
- May be required to be a system owner or conduct validations.
- Perform advanced chemical assays requiring precise analytical skills and understanding of chemistry principles.
- Complete all testing, including special project/protocol testing in a timely and appropriate manner to meet project schedules.
- Maintain data integrity and ensure compliance with company SOPs and specifications, FDA, cGxP, and QSR regulations.
- Collaborate with other functions/departments to solve problems, increase efficiency, improve quality and provide product support.
- Support project teams and lead initiatives. Embrace accountability for critical decisions and deliverables within area of responsibility.
- Influence program, project and/or functional leadership and cross-functional teams.
- Proposes and drives solutions to complex technical problems in area of expertise.
- Maintain laboratory safety requirements, perform equipment maintenance/calibration, and troubleshoot instrumentation.
Preferred Qualifications
- Electronic Lab Notebook experience is preferred.
- Pharmaceutical GMP laboratory experience is desired.
- Empower experience is preferred.
- Stability study execution and/or method validation experience is desired.
