Research Associate II- Sterility Assurance

Job Description

Research Associate II- Sterility AssuranceApply NowSave JobThis 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. Youll feel a sense of purpose throughout the organization, as we know our work improves outcomes for millions of patients.Baxters 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.SummaryThis position supports the Sterility Assurance Team in the qualification of sterilization processes, in the performance of microbiological testing and in the development of microbial control programs. Effectively contribute solid technical knowledge to a variety of projects within the relevant discipline with minimal assistance. Display basic technical understanding of related disciplines. Coordinate and /or Conduct routine/non-routine research and design experiments with minimal assistance.Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Without assistance, make sound technical recommendations regarding projects/matters that are more routine than not. Provide some analysis/redesign of key experimental procedures. Independently select techniques and procedures to solve problems within area of responsibility.
• Employ appropriate techniques/methods to successfully and independently execute routine assignments within negotiated deadlines. Identify existing alternative methods and technologies for improving existing or new products/processes.
• Maintain knowledge of relevant QSR and safety requirements while building knowledge of other regulatory requirements related to R&D (product development, design and safety) to ensure compliance in all research, data collection and reporting activities.
• Recommend appropriate designs, techniques and processes for a specified sequence of tasks where needed.
• Contribute to technical feasibility analysis of complex research and design concepts.
• Have a working knowledge and understanding of GxP and related regulations and guidance.
• Demonstrate ability to apply technical theories and principles to projects within area of expertise for non-routine tasks. Analyze and determine best solutions to non-routine experimental design or research problems with minimal assistance. Accurately assess results for validity and conformance to specifications.
Qualifications
• Bachelor s degree with 2-4 years experience or advanced degree
• Demonstrated competency in microbiological aspects of one or more of sterilization technologies including moist heat, aseptic processing, radiation or ethylene oxide; the development of comprehensive environmental monitoring and control programs and/or the performance of sterility assurance related microbiological testing methodologies.
• Possess relevant laboratory/technical, writing, and computer skills.
Key Skills and Experience
• Effectively able to contribute on a project team.
• Demonstrates flexibility and can shift gears comfortably.
• Ability to objectively assess, organize, and clearly communicate complex information.
• Interpret available information and make recommendations to resolve technical challenges.
• Appropriately prioritize assignments to meet project schedules.
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Keyskills :
acquisitionsbasicbudgetingcash flow analysiscontact managementitem response theorydata collectionaseptic processingsterility assuranceexperimental designfeasibility analysisregulatory requirementscontrolled environmentsenvironmental monitorin