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This is where you save and sustain livesAt 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 livesxe2x80x94where your purpose accelerates our mission.About BaxterBaxter provides a broad portfolio of essential pharma, 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 Title: Graduate TraineeLocation: Ahmedabad R&D (ARD), AhmedabadAbout the job location:The Ahmedabad Research & Development (ARD) Centre, based in Ahmedabad, houses a Global Product Development R&D facility for Baxters Pharma Division. The product portfolio consists of injectable products of varying complexity in various container-closure systems.This position provides support to the Analytical Characterization Team in technical and operational activities like Trace analysis (Extractable & Leachables; Nitrosamines) using Hyphenated Advanced Analytical Techniques such as ICP-MS/OES, GC-MS and LC-MS/MS-MS. The successful candidate will need to possess sound theoretical knowledge of modern analytical techniques, updated knowledge of current Pharma industry guidance, excitement and energy for new product development impacting patients world-wide, and good written & verbal communication skills. A good learning agility will be necessary to innovatively face the challenges encountered during R&D work. Preferred skills include a hands-on experience in handling GC/MS or LC/MS and structural elucidation skills. The incumbent will perform other duties as assigned.Define, organize, plan and execute analytical development and characterization activities of pharmaceutical injectables in compliance with current international/regional/national regulations and guidance (cGLP, cGMP, GDP) with the support of senior colleagues, own team members, and global cross-functional teams.Work with and interpret data of advanced instrumentation techniques, hyphenated techniques, and other analytical techniques.Conduct failure analysis and root cause analysis in new product development and sustaining product projects within specified timelines, under supervision.Engage in science-based troubleshooting of the analytical issues and product development challenges.Provide proposals for product development related innovations, analytical method innovations, and product/process improvement initiatives in collaboration with senior scientists.Ensure good cross-functional communication and collaboration to drive allotted activities to timely completion.Preparation of scientific reports, proposals, and presentationsPerform the calibration and maintenance of laboratory instruments and equipment.Follow Baxters Quality Manual, SOPs, and Environmental Health, Safety & Sustainability (EHS&S) guidelines in day-to-day activities, to ensure proactive compliance and continuous improvement.QualificationsA Fresher having a Masters in Pharmacy or Masters in Science with specialization in Chemistry or Pharmaceutical AnalysisOr, an equivalent Masters degree with an emphasis on Organic Chemistry / Analytical Chemistry / Pharmaceutical Sciences.SkillsBasic understanding (working principles, instrumentation, potential applications) of hyphenated techniques (LC-MS, GC-MS), spectroscopic techniques like (FTIR, UV, Raman, NMR, ICP-OES, AAS etc), Chromatographic techniques (HPLC/GC), and ability to interpret the results will be an added advantage.Working knowledge of basic chemistry principles and structure elucidation techniques, especially MS interpretation.Basic understanding of reaction chemistry to derive degradation/reaction pathways that explain the presence of observed impurities.Basic understanding of QSAR principles and tools that help predict the toxicities of impurities observed.Ability to apply scientific concepts during analytical development or scientific troubleshooting.Good written and verbal communication skills.Knowledgeable in the application of statistical approaches.Good command on computer-based software applications, like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.Ability and agility in grasping new scientific concepts.Should have self-initiative and be responsible in completion of assigned activities within time-frame.Ready to engage in collaborative work.A Career That MattersBaxters employees are united in a mission to save and sustain lives. We are passionate about applying scientific innovation to meet the needs of the millions of people worldwide who depend on our medically necessary therapies and technologies. We focus on increasing access to healthcare, innovating in crucial areas of unmet need, and pursuing creative collaborations that bring our mission to life for patients every day.Equal Employment OpportunityBaxter 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.Reasonable AccommodationsBaxter is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally. 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