Job Description

This is where you save and sustain lives


At Baxter, we are deeply connected by our mission. No matter your role at Baxter, your work makes a positive impact on people around the world. You'll feel a sense of purpose throughout the organization, as we know our work improves outcomes for millions of patients.


Baxter's products and therapies are found in almost every hospital worldwide, in clinics and in the home. For over 85 years, we have pioneered significant medical innovations that transform healthcare.


Together, we create a place where we are happy, successful and inspire each other. This is where you can do your best work.


Join us at the intersection of saving and sustaining lives--where your purpose accelerates our mission.

About Us: Baxter's Mission
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At Baxter, we are deeply connected by our mission. No matter your role at Baxter, your work makes a positive impact on people around the world. You'll feel a sense of purpose throughout the organization, as we know our work improves outcomes for millions of patients.


Baxter's products and therapies are found in almost every hospital worldwide, in clinics and in the home. For over 85 years, we have pioneered significant medical innovations that transform healthcare.


Together, we create a place where we are happy, successful and inspire each other. This is where you can do your best work.


Join us at the intersection of saving and sustaining lives--where your purpose accelerates our mission.

Your Role at Baxter
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This is where your work saves lives

The research we do and the products we develop improve outcomes for patients around the world. As a Research Assoc I at Baxter, your work contributes directly to making a significant impact on others. It's challenging work--and you're not on your own. Our teams collaborate cross-functionally and lead by influence. Whether guiding a team through a project or managing direct reports, our research and development team is responsible for influencing others to achieve results.


Our colleagues within our R&D organization desire to work on products that make a significant difference in others' lives. We are motivated by the power of collaboration and are natural leaders who are skilled at influencing others.


When you join Baxter as a Research Assoc I(Preclinical Toxicology), you'll use your analytical approach to identify risks and opportunities for innovation quickly. Agile and willing to take action, you stay calm under pressure.

Your Team
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While everyone at Baxter has a shared passion for our mission, the R&D teams play a critical role in our ability to save and sustain lives. Scientists and engineers in R&D work together to develop, test, and launch products that enhance patient care.


We courage teamwork and collaboration and prioritize establishing links with each other. It's easy to do because we all share common traits of reliability, ethical. We lean on our colleagues for their expertise and hold each other accountable.

What you'll be doing
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This section contains a list of primary responsibilities of this role that account for 5% or more of the work. The incumbent will perform duties assigned.


Perform risk assessments to determine biocompatibility testing required to demonstrate product safety. Document risk assessments in Baxter qualified systems such as Team Center Unified (TCU), Trackwise 8, Electronic Laboratory Notebook (ELN). Generate protocols and reports for biocompatibility testing. Manage biocompatibility testing at external laboratories within budget and according to project landmarks. Serve as a study monitor for studies placed at external laboratories and review protocols and reports. Summarize biocompatibility testing in technical documents that may be used for regulatory filing. Develop knowledge and understanding of ISO 10993 series of standards for performing biological assays and toxicological risk assessments per ISO 10993-17. Develope knowledge of global compendia (e.g USP, EP, JP etc) or other medical device, container closure systems, and drug impurity regulations.

What you'll bring
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To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. List knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.


Possess relevant laboratory/technical, writing, and computer skills. Good oral and written communication in English. Able to work in a global team environment appropriately supporting project deliverables. Self motivated and takes personal responsibility for getting the job done. Ability to organize and clearly communicate information. Understand importance of project schedules and impact of not achieving milestones. Able to adapt to shifting priorities. Ability to demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving.

Education and/or Experience:
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Include the education and experience that is necessary to perform the job satisfactorily.


Bachelor's degree with 2-4 years of experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity
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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, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

EEO is the Law
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EEO is the law - Poster Supplement


Pay Transparency Policy

Reasonable Accommodations
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Baxter 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 link here and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.

Recruitment Fraud Notice
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Baxter 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 Recruitment Fraud Notice.

Reasonable Accommodations



Baxter 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 link here and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.

Recruitment Fraud Notice



Baxter 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 Recruitment Fraud Notice.


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