Quality Lab Associate I

Round Lake, Illinois
Full-time
Posted Nov 9, 2026

Skills

Industrial Maintenance

Job description

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.

Summary:

The position may be responsible for analytical testing, validation/verification, and/or transfer of test methods supporting parenteral products. The position will be in the Round Lake, IL Stability Laboratories within Global Quality.

This role is essential for supporting the global commercial product teams and/or product development teams. The position may interface with multiple functions. The individual in this position must: 1) Effectively demonstrate working technical knowledge and skills to support a variety of projects within the relevant discipline with minimal assistance. 2) Display basic technical understanding of related disciplines. 3) Conduct routine/non-routine experiments with minimal assistance.

A candidate must not be allergic to Penicillin and Cephalosporin or their related products and /or materials.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities. This section contains a list of primary responsibilities of the work. The incumbent will perform other duties as assigned.

•Under direction, conduct critical chemical, physical, and biological analyses on finished product stability samples. May also support testing of raw materials, initial, in-process and final product samples from the manufacturing facility, as required. Work under minimum supervision.

•Use sophisticated laboratory instrumentation and computer systems to collect and record data. May be required to conduct validations.

•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.

•Participate with management to investigate deviations and write exception documents.

•May perform advanced biological and chemical assays requiring precise analytical skills and understanding of chemistry principles.

•May perform review of test data, which includes overall documentation practices. May perform review functions in LIMS or other computerized systems.

•May participate in cross functional teams, which impact production, increase efficiency, solve problems, generate cost savings and improve quality and provide new product support.

•Maintain laboratory supplies and laboratory safety requirements to ensure audit readiness at all times.

•Perform equipment maintenance and calibrations as required. Troubleshoot and resolve instrument problems with some assistance.

Qualifications. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. List knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

•Proficient in advanced wet chemistry, volumetric preparation techniques and instrumental methods of analysis

•Must demonstrate effectiveness in attention to detail, organization, teamwork/interpersonal skills, results orientation, and task completion.

•Must be able to handle multiple tasks concurrently and in a timely fashion.

•Possess writing and computer skills.

•Must communicate effectively with managers and peers.

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

Education and/or Experience. Include the education and/or experience that is necessary to perform the job satisfactorily.

•BS degree in Chemistry or biological science with analytical chemistry laboratory coursework and 0-1 years’ experience.

•Analytical chemistry instrumentation experience (e.g. HPLC, pH, KF, AA, GFAA, titrations, etc.) preferred.

•Pharmaceutical GMP/QC laboratory experience is desired.

US Benefits at Baxter (except for Puerto Rico)

This is where your well-being matters. Baxter offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles. Our health and well-being benefits include medical and dental coverage that start on day one, as well as insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance. Financial and retirement benefits include the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount, and the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching. We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts, educational assistance programs, and time-off benefits such as paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service, family and medical leaves of absence, and paid parental leave. Additional benefits include commuting benefits, the Employee Discount Program, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare benefits. Join us and enjoy the competitive compensation and benefits we offer to our employees. For additional information regarding Baxter US Benefits, please speak with your recruiter or visit our Benefits site: Benefits | Baxter

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