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Research Scientist Renal Sterilization Assurance R&D (Cleaning Validation)

Baxter International

Round Lake, IL

About Baxters Global Renal Business Unit

Baxter is focused on providing chronic renal patients the best possible life by elevating the standards of care across all therapeutic options, whether that be in-center or home care. Baxter is committed to addressing the individual needs of patients by supporting greater access to innovative renal care products, therapies, services and support globally.

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Key: solid background in Biochemistry/Chemistry and/or Microbiology (see Education/Experience below)

Critical Responsibilities

* Develop cleaning related recommendations, plans, testing and report around the cleaning of Baxter systems

* Provide Sterility Assurance support for Renal R&D projects/technical trouble shooting in the areas of cleaning and microbial control

* Conducts research/designs strategies to achieve the technical vision for a new or improved product/process/method or to prove a new theory, applying a solid understanding of theories/practices including those from other disciplines outside the primary area of expertise. Reach conclusions based on research analysis/incorporate recommendations into larger projects.

* Design/perform testing in support of medical device and pharmaceutical projects within negotiated deadlines

* Lead role in the writing, executing, evaluating and reviewing of sterilization and microbiological protocols/reports. Provide guidance/interpretation of local, regional and global regulations and evaluate/strengthen the current requirements in the Global Quality Policies (GQPs)

* Maintain current knowledge of relevant Quality System Regulations and other regulatory requirements related to R&D (product development, design and safety) to ensure compliance in all research, data collection and reporting activities

Qualifications

* Knowledge of and ongoing technical competence/engagement in the field of Cleaning Validation

* Knowledge in the fields of Cleaning Science with the ability to apply these concepts to define problems, collect data, establish facts, take care of concrete and abstract variables and draw valid conclusions.

* Demonstrated results managing multiple tasks/priorities and establishing short and long-term planning horizons

* Demonstrated results working in a team to meet goals/objectives, while successfully balancing independent decisions.

* Excellent communications and inter-personal skills, successfully interacting with internal and external stakeholders at all organizational levels. Ability to interact with internal and external contacts at all levels

* Flexibility to comfortably/confidently shift gears between project

* Knowledge in the area of pyrogens including endotoxins is preferred

Education and Experience

* Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline (see below) with 7+years relevant experience, OR MS with 5+ years experience, OR PhD with 2+ years experience

* Biochemistry, Chemistry and/or Microbiology

* QSR research lab experience essential

* GMP experience desirable.

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Reasonable Accommodations

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