Research Associate I

Baxter International Inc.; Ahmedabad District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Baxter International Inc. seeks a Formulation ARD professional to contribute to formulation development for parenteral products in a team-driven environment.

You will perform hands-on experiments, define QbD plans, analyze results, and support technology transfer with a focus on data integrity and compliant documentation.

Qualifications

• Experience with QbD-based experiments in pharmaceutical injectables.
• Knowledge of GDP/ALCOA and good documentation practices.
• Ability to analyze data and present findings to the team.
• Experience with scale-up and technology transfer of injectable products.

Responsibilities

• Conduct hands-on formulation development activities for parenteral products.
• Define, organize, plan and execute QbD experiments per regulations.
• Analyze experimental outcomes and present data for action plans.
• Propose solutions to research problems under supervision.
• Support manufacturing understanding and plant activities for transfers.
• Document work per Baxter GDP and maintain technical/design records.

Job description

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.

This position involves active contribution to the Formulation ARD team in technical and operational activities such as hands-on support to formulation development in parenteral formulations and interpretation of analytical results. The incumbent will perform other duties as assigned.

• Literature search for the respective product/project and make a consolidated report.
• Define, organize, plan and execute QbD-based experiments to develop pharmaceutical injectables in compliance with current international/regional/national regulations with the support of senior colleagues and team members.
• Analysis of the experimental study outcome and present the data to the team for the further action plan.
• Independently analyze and propose solutions to research problems based on understanding.
• Engage in root cause analysis in new product development and sustaining product projects under supervision.
• Understanding of the manufacturing process to assess the impact on the product quality under supervision.
• Apply technical theories and principles to projects within area of expertise.
• Scale up and plant support for technology transfer of injectable products.
• Innovative ideas generation for new project development.
• Document laboratory work performed per Baxter's GDP.
• Work according to appropriate standards (e.g., Data Integrity, ALCOA) guidelines.
• Follow Baxter's Quality Manual, SOPs, and Environmental Health, Safety & Sustainability (EHS&S) guidelines in day-to-day activities, to ensure proactive compliance and continuous improvement.
• Provide support as needed in calibration and maintenance of equipment in the laboratory.
• Coordinate and ensure follow-up of technical activities in collaboration with key stakeholders, with respect to project commitment, quality procedures, and business needs
• Establish, maintain, and update technical & Design documentation according to Good Documentation Practices

Equal Employment Opportunity

Baxter is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

Reasonable Accommodations

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