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Summary

• Possesses working knowledge within a technical area applicable to research, development and/or characterization of pharmaceutical products.
• Develops design strategies or research projects, which are non-routine within areas of expertise to address specific technical requirements of a project.
• Studies, designs and recommendations reflect impact by and to related disciplines.
• Displays a solid understanding of theories/practices utilized by other disciplines outside the primary area of expertise.

Duties and Responsibilities.  

• Contribute to technical feasibility analysis of complex research and design concepts.
• Evaluate results relative to product requirements, definitions and/or program goals. 
• Independently plan and execute a series of design and/or technical tasks that may not be well-defined, have multiple variables, and require advanced techniques within negotiated deadlines.
• Play a lead role in the evaluation, selection and adaptation of various techniques, which accomplish business objectives such as quality and cycle-time.
• May provide training and supervision to junior members within the discipline. Routinely provide advice and assistance to team members regarding unique problems.
• Devise new approaches to complex problems through adaptations and modifications of standard technical principles.
• Incorporate new methods and technologies for improving existing or new products/processes.
• Maintain current knowledge of relevant QSRs and other regulatory requirements related to R&D (product development, design and safety) to ensure compliance in all research, data collection and reporting activities.
• Develop budgets and activity schedules of limited scope.
• Develop an in-depth knowledge and understanding of GxP and related regulations and guidance.
• Maintain focus on meeting both external and internal customer expectations.

Qualifications

• Possess relevant laboratory/technical, writing, and computer skills.
• Ability to organize and communicate complex information that engages the audience.
• Utilize a logical, methodical approach in independently solving problems, developing solutions, and making recommendations.
• Ability to make decisions when provided with limited information.
• Contribute to efforts beyond own scope of responsibilities to ensure project milestones are met.
• Ability to articulate customer needs and incorporate into work product.
• Ability to effectively mentor junior level associates.
• Ability to make routine decisions independently.
• Ability to design experiments and draw meaningful conclusions from lab data.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelors degree with 5-7 years experience or 3-5 years experience with Masters or 0-3 years experience with PhD.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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Reasonable Accommodations

Baxter is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please send an e-mail to Americas_TTA@baxter.com and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.