Research Scientist I — Extractables & Leachables

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible onsite policy

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) with employer matching

Job summary

Baxter International Inc. is seeking a Research Scientist I - Extractables and Leachables in Round Lake, Illinois. You will lead studies, develop methods, and support product development across regulatory, quality, and manufacturing teams.

The role requires strong analytical judgment, data interpretation, and collaboration in a dynamic environment to deliver compliant outcomes that improve patient care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related field with 5+ years, Master's with 3+ years, or PhD with relevant experience.
• Hands-on expertise in analytical chemistry techniques, including wet chemistry, GC/MS, GC/FID, LC/MS, mass spectrometry.
• Experience with method development, validation, and transfer in regulated environments.
• Knowledge of ICH, USP, and cGxP requirements and applying them to lab activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead extractables & leachables studies, including method development, validation, transfer, and lifecycle support.
• Perform advanced chemical analyses using LC, GC, ICP, MS and related techniques.
• Collaborate with Regulatory, Toxicology, Quality, Manufacturing, PM and R&D teams to support product development and compliance.
• Investigate OOS/OOT results with root-cause analysis and scientific judgment.
• Communicate complex analytical data with clear recommendations to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Author and maintain analytical protocols, validation reports, SOPs, and documentation per cGxP.

Skills

Analytical chemistry

Data interpretation

Regulatory understanding

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Master's degree in analytical chemistry

PhD in analytical chemistry

Tools

MassHunter

Empower

Chromeleon

e-Noval

Job description

Baxter International Inc. is seeking a Research Scientist I - Extractables and Leachables in Round Lake, Illinois. You will lead studies, develop methods, and support product development across regulatory, quality, and manufacturing teams.

The role requires strong analytical judgment, data interpretation, and collaboration in a dynamic environment to deliver compliant outcomes that improve patient care.