Research Associate, R&D - F&D

Baxter Healthcare; Ahmedabad District; On-site; INR 6,00,000 - 8,00,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare company in Gujarat is seeking an individual to support the R&D team in formulation development of pharmaceutical injectables. The role involves planning experiments, analyzing outcomes, and ensuring compliance with standards. Candidates should have the ability to propose solutions to research problems and document their lab work appropriately. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to impactful healthcare delivery.

Qualifications

• Hands-on support to formulation development in parenteral formulations.
• Ability to analyze and propose solutions to research problems.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes impacting product quality.

Responsibilities

• Conduct literature search and consolidate reports.
• Plan and execute QbD-based experiments for pharmaceutical injectables.
• Present analysis of experimental outcomes to the team.
• Engage in root cause analysis for new product development.
• Document laboratory work according to Good Documentation Practices.

Job description

Overview

This is whereyour 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 provide active involvement and contribution in the Formulation R&D team in terms of 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

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