Quality Lab Analyst I – Stability & GMP Testing

Baxter International; Round Lake (IL); On-site; USD 68,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage from day 1

Life and disability insurance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

401(k) with company match

Paid time off 20–35 days

Parental leave

Commuting benefits

Employee discounts

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Baxter International in Round Lake, IL, is hiring a Quality Lab Associate I to perform analytical testing and support stability programs. You will work with cross-functional teams to ensure product quality, regulatory compliance, and data integrity.

The role requires a Chemistry or Biology background with GMP/QC experience and hands-on instrument work (HPLC, KF, pH, AA, GFAA, titrations). Compensation includes base salary and potential bonuses, with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or Biology with analytical chemistry laboratory coursework.
• 0–2 years of experience in analytical testing, wet chemistry, volumetric preparation techniques, and instrumental analysis.
• Experience working in a pharmaceutical GMP and/or QC laboratory environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct chemical, physical, and biological testing of stability samples to support commercial products and product development programs.
• Perform testing of raw materials, in-process, and finished product samples using analytical instrumentation and laboratory systems.
• Execute routine, non-routine, and protocol-driven testing activities to support project timelines and business objectives.
• Generate, review, and document analytical data while maintaining compliance with data integrity standards and laboratory procedures.
• Ensure compliance with SOPs, FDA regulations, cGMP, and other applicable quality requirements.
• Support laboratory investigations, deviation assessments, and technical documentation activities.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to support product quality, process improvements, and new product initiatives.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, supplies, and audit readiness, including calibration, troubleshooting, and safety activities.

Skills

Analytical testing

Attention to detail

Documentation

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or Biology

Tools

HPLC

KF

pH

AA

GFAA

titrations

Job description

Baxter International in Round Lake, IL, is hiring a Quality Lab Associate I to perform analytical testing and support stability programs. You will work with cross-functional teams to ensure product quality, regulatory compliance, and data integrity.

The role requires a Chemistry or Biology background with GMP/QC experience and hands-on instrument work (HPLC, KF, pH, AA, GFAA, titrations). Compensation includes base salary and potential bonuses, with comprehensive benefits.