Job Description

Vantive: A New Company Built On Our LegacyBaxter is on a journey to separate our ~$5B Kidney Care segment into a standalone company. Vantive* will build on our nearly 70-year legacy in acute therapies and home and in-center dialysis to provide best-in-class care to the people we serve. We believe Vantive will not only build our leadership in the kidney care space, it will also offer meaningful work to those who join us.At Vantive, you will become part of a community of people who are focused, courageous and dont settle for the mediocre. Each of us are driven to help improve patients lives worldwide. Join us as we revolutionize kidney care and other vital organ support.*Completion of the proposed separation of Kidney Care from Baxter into a standalone company (to be named Vantive) remains subject to the satisfaction of customary conditions.About Baxter
Baxter provides a broad portfolio of essential renal and hospital products, including home, acute and in-centre dialysis; sterile IV solutions; infusion systems and devices; parenteral nutrition; surgery products and anesthetics; and pharmacy automation, software and services. The companys global footprint and the critical nature of its products and services play a key role in expanding access to healthcare in emerging and developed countries. Baxters employees worldwide are building upon the companys rich heritage of medical breakthroughs to advance the next generation of healthcare innovations that enable patient care.Job Summary

• Will utilize their expertise in polymers and polymeric composites, evaluation of material properties to carry out root cause analyses for observed field or manufacturing issues.
• Will develop materials and mechanical testing and verification test protocols, evaluate test cases and create test reports.
• will organize and present technical work and deliverables to the global project team(s) in a well-planned manner with a clear logical flow.
• Will perform project management which will typically include managing change controls -using Baxters in-house quality systems like TW8, TcU
• Will have to study and understand chemical analysis data such as, FTIR, NMR, ICP-OES methods etc., along with an interpretation of results from mechanical testing of materials, such as, tensile testing.
• Will leverage their own expertise as well as inputs from others to identify and resolve critical issues.
• Will perform troubleshooting and problem-solving efforts related to material aspects of the products associated with field performance and manufacturing.
• Will provide project management with an ability to drive materials and V&V tests in a timely manner across a number of global, cross-functional projects.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in Polymer Science/Engineering or related fields with 3+ years industrial work experience or Ph.D. in Polymer science/Engineering or related fields with 2+ years of industrial work experience.
• Demonstrated industrial experience in working with polymeric materials and polymer composites - especially in the areas of design, testing (material behavior and component-level validation) and RCAs
• Clear and effective communication (written, oral) and presentation skills.
• Good stakeholder management (local and global)
• A proven track record of effectiveness in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to create results within budget, timeline, and product/project deliverables Skills
• Excellent English verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient with polymeric materials testing methodologies, such as, FTIR, GC-MS, HPLC, tensile testing etc.
• Self-directed, resourceful, and able to work on multiple projects and priorities.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, and documentation skills.
• Very adept at grasping and solving complex problems using root-cause analysis techniques.
• Ability to objectively identify technical solutions and make sound decisions.
• Solid computer skills: email, documentation and collaboration tools: e.g. WebEx, Teams, Microsoft Office products, etc.
• Hands on experience in polymeric materials testing and/or CAD/FE packages for design & analysis of polymer components is an added advantage.

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, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.Baxter is committed to supporting the needs for flexibility in the workplace. We do so through our flexible workplace policy which includes a minimum of 3 days a week onsite. This policy provides the benefits of connecting and collaborating in-person in support of our Mission.Reasonable AccommodationsBaxter is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please click on the here and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.Recruitment Fraud NoticeBaxter has discovered incidents of employment scams, where fraudulent parties pose as Baxter employees, recruiters, or other agents, and engage with online job seekers in an attempt to steal personal and/or financial information. To learn how you can protect yourself, review our .

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