Analytical Chemist, Extractables & Leachables

Baxter International Inc.; Round Lake (IL); On-site; USD 104,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

401(k) with company match

Stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Baxter International Inc. is seeking a Research Scientist I - Chemical Characterization to generate scientific insights ensuring safety, quality, and performance of life-saving medical products.

You will apply analytical expertise and problem-solving across product development while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to influence critical decisions globally. Ideal candidates have strong experience in LC-MS/GC-MS and method development in a regulated environment, with a track record of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry with 5+ years of relevant experience or advanced degrees with applicable analytical chemistry experience.
• Hands-on analytical chemistry with wet chemistry techniques and instrumental analysis (LC/MS/UV, GC/MS/FID).
• Experience developing, validating, and transferring analytical methods in a regulated environment (ICH, USP, cGxP).
• Knowledge of industry regulations and guidance documents for pharma/medical device development.
• Experience using analytical software platforms (Chromeleon, Compound Discoverer, UNIFI, MassHunter, SCIEX Analyst).
• Ability to design experiments, interpret complex data, and draw scientifically sound conclusions.
• Collaborative mindset with excellent organizational, project management, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute extractables and leachables studies, method development, validation, and transfer with protocol/report authoring.
• Perform impurity investigations using LC-MS, GC-MS, UV, FID and related sample prep techniques.
• Collaborate with Regulatory Affairs, Toxicology, Biocompatibility, Quality, Manufacturing, and Project Management to support development.
• Investigate atypical/out-of-spec results, identify root causes, and propose solutions.
• Develop and maintain analytical procedures, lab processes, and instrumentation.
• Provide technical expertise on regulatory standards and guidance documents.
• Analyze complex data, identify trends and communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Mentor colleagues and share knowledge and best practices.

Skills

Analytical chemistry

LC/MS/UV

GC/MS/FID

Method development/validation

ICH USP cGxP knowledge

MassHunter/Chromeleon/UNIFI

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Master's degree in Chemistry or related

PhD in Analytical Chemistry

Tools

Chromeleon

Compound Discoverer

UNIFI

MassHunter

SCIEX Analyst

Job description

Baxter International Inc. is seeking a Research Scientist I - Chemical Characterization to generate scientific insights ensuring safety, quality, and performance of life-saving medical products.

You will apply analytical expertise and problem-solving across product development while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to influence critical decisions globally. Ideal candidates have strong experience in LC-MS/GC-MS and method development in a regulated environment, with a track record of