Chemist I, QC Chem

Baxter • Jayuya, PR

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About The Position

The Chemist I is a member of Baxter’s Quality Control Laboratory team and works with Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Engineering, and Regulatory teams to support product quality, compliance, and patient safety. The role tests and supports the release of raw materials, in-process samples, water systems, intermediates, and finished products.

The position performs chemical analyses using approved methods and specifications, evaluates and reviews analytical results, and documents work in compliance with cGMP, cGDP, and cGLP. It also supports laboratory investigations, equipment maintenance and calibration, environmental monitoring, preparation of testing materials, laboratory readiness, analytical process improvements, procedure development and validation, statistical analysis, and laboratory reporting.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline.
• Experience performing analytical and chemical testing in a Quality Control laboratory.
• Working knowledge of pharmaceutical laboratory practices and regulatory requirements.
• Hands-on experience with HPLC, UV/Vis spectrophotometry, pH meters, IR spectroscopy, AA, Karl Fischer titration, TOC analyzers, and polarimeters.
• Ability to perform statistical data analysis and interpret laboratory results.
• Fully bilingual in English and Spanish, with the ability to read, write, understand, and communicate effectively in both languages.
• Willingness to work extended hours, alternative shifts, weekends, holidays, or special schedules as business needs require.

Nice To Haves

• Three to five years of laboratory experience in a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, or regulated manufacturing environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform chemical analyses of raw materials, in-process samples, water systems, intermediates, and finished products in accordance with approved methods and specifications.
• Conduct specialized analytical testing using laboratory instrumentation, including HPLC, UV/Vis spectrophotometry, pH meters, infrared (IR), atomic absorption (AA), Karl Fischer, TOC analyzers, and polarimeters.
• Evaluate test results against established product specifications and make analytical assessments to support product quality decisions.
• Review analytical data for accuracy, completeness, and regulatory compliance.
• Follow cGMP, cGDP, and cGLP practices and maintain accurate, complete, and timely testing documentation and data integrity.
• Support Phase I laboratory investigations and assist with Phase II investigations as needed; monitor investigations through completion.
• Audit laboratory procedures, retests, additional testing activities, and SOPs.
• Perform routine maintenance, troubleshooting, calibration, and verification of laboratory equipment.
• Monitor laboratory environmental conditions, including temperature, humidity, and charting systems.
• Prepare reagents, standards, solutions, and other materials for laboratory testing.
• Keep laboratory workspaces clean, sanitized, organized, and audit-ready.
• Initiate and support improvements to analytical methods, laboratory procedures, and testing processes.
• Assist with development, implementation, and validation of new or revised chemical testing procedures.
• Perform statistical evaluations and trend analytical data to support process and quality improvements.
• Prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual laboratory reports as required.

Benefits

• Medical and dental coverage starting on day one for eligible roles.
• Basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employee contributions and company matching.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Educational assistance programs.
• Paid holidays and paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service.
• Family and medical leaves of absence.
• Paid parental leave.
• Commuting benefits.
• Employee Discount Program.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Childcare benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level