Research Scientist I

Round Lake, Illinois💼 Full-time💰 $104,000–$104,000🗓 2026-09-17 → 2026-09-29

Core

Lead extractables & leachables studies and perform advanced chemical/impurity analyses to support product development and compliance in healthcare.

Role type

Senior IC analytical chemist (extractables & leachables)

Builds

Analytical methods, validation reports, and compliant data for medical devices

Domain

Healthcare / Analytical Chemistry

Required skills

analytical method development, validation, transfer, wet chemistry, GC/MS, LC/MS, root cause analysis, regulatory compliance (ICH/USP/cGxP), data interpretation

Preferred skills

MassHunter, Empower, Chromeleon, e-Noval, mentoring, continuous improvement

Technologies

LC, GC, ICP, MS, MassHunter, Empower, Chromeleon, e-Noval

Responsibilities

Lead extractables & leachables studies; Perform advanced chemical and impurity analyses; Investigate OOS/OOT results; Author and maintain analytical protocols and validation reports; Partner with Regulatory, Toxicology, Quality, and Manufacturing teams; Drive continuous improvement initiatives

Seniority

Mid-Senior, hands-on IC

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About Baxter

Baxter is committed to supporting the needs for flexibility in the workplace. We do so through our flexible workplace policy which includes a required minimum number of days a week onsite. This policy provides the benefits of connecting and collaborating in-person in support of our Mission. The flexible workplace policy is subject to local laws and legal requirements. At its discretion, Baxter may decide to adjust, suspend, or discontinue as business needs change.