Research Scientist I - Analytical Chemist

Research Scientist I – Analytical Chemist

Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline with 10+ years experience, MS with at least 5-7 years, or PhD with 0-2 years in relevant subject area required.
Specifically, a degree in Analytical Chemistry is highly desirable.
Must possess a working knowledge of analytical chemistry to ensure compliance to pharmacopeial standards.
Relevant technical discipline, including a degree in Analytical Chemistry with a broad background in problem solving leading to compliance for IVS drug substances and drug products.
Ability to make routine and some less routine decisions independently.
Demonstrates flexibility and the ability to shift gears between projects comfortably.
Experience with United States Pharmacopeia and compliance to its content.
Ability to work in a team environment and collaborate with various business units.

Serves as the lead analytical scientist for IV Solutions (IVS) ensuring compliance to US Pharmacopeial standards.
Communicates with Product Design Owners (PDOs) (Solutions and Container) when USP updates require updates to Baxter documents.
Opens change controls in conjunction with PDOs to align USP requirements to Baxter Specifications.
Attends monthly USP compliance meeting and relays pertinent information to relevant PDOs.
Writes technical justifications for updating Baxter specifications when needed.
Interfaces with other GBUs to align on cross-GBU strategies for common USP updates.
Works with other regional pharmacopeial representatives when alignment of specifications are proposed and ensure IVS PDOs are informed.
Develop new or improved techniques and procedures around specific tasks; write and implement SOP’s. Develop research outlines for large scientific projects.
Conduct laboratory studies to determine analytical method compliance and perform verification/validations when needed.