Associate Scientist – Stability Studies & Coordination (R&D)

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. 

This is where your science helps save and sustain lives.

At Baxter, we are deeply connected by our mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Every role here makes an impact on patients around the world. We are currently looking for an R&D Associate Scientist with strong expertise in cGMP stability studies, eager to contribute to the development and continuous improvement of safe, high‑quality healthcare products.

This role plays a key part in designing and leading non‑routine stability strategies, working closely with cross‑functional partners and external contract laboratories, while ensuring regulatory compliance and patient safety at every stage.

What you'll be doing:

• Design strategies for R&D stability studies which are non-routine to address project objectives.

• Evaluate results and data trends relative to product requirements, study objectives and program goals.

• Create new approaches to complex problems through critical thinking and adaptations of standard technical principles.

• Maintain current knowledge of relevant quality and regulatory requirements related to R&D (product development, design and safety) to ensure compliance in all research, data collection and reporting activities.

• Develop in-depth knowledge and understanding of GxP and related regulations and guidance.

• Apply appropriate statistical approaches/tools for expiration dating and limits verification.

• Independently plan and complete technical tasks that may not be well-defined and have multiple variables within negotiated deadlines.

• Develop budgets and activity schedules of limited scope.

• Maintain focus on meeting both external and internal customer expectations.

• Incorporate novel thinking, new methods and technologies for improving existing processes.

• Display a solid understanding of theories/practices used by teams outside the primary area of expertise. Incorporate impact from related fields to determine stability strategies.

What you'll bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant scientific field (chemistry, pharmaceutical sciences) with 5+ years’ experience or Master’s degree with 3+ years’ experience or PhD with 0+ years’ experience.

• Possess relevant laboratory/technical, writing, and computer skills.

• A good understanding of ICH and cGxP practices.

• Effectively contribute on a project team. Experience in working in global cross-functional teams and project management is a plus.

• Demonstrates flexibility and can shift gears comfortably.

• Ability to objectively assess, organize, and clearly communicate complex information.

• Interpret available information and make recommendations to resolve technical challenges.

• Appropriately prioritize assignments to meet project schedules.

Why Baxter?

At Baxter, you’ll find more than a role — you’ll find purpose. We lead with trust and courage, act with accountability, and collaborate inclusively to drive innovation in healthcare.

This is where your expertise matters.
This is where your work makes a difference.

Ready to bring your passion for science and quality to a mission‑driven organization?
Join us and help redefine healthcare delivery.

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