R&D Summer Intern (Advanced Surgery)

Baxter International Inc. • Deerfield, IL

1d • $25 - $26

About The Position

This is where your work makes a difference. At Baxter, we believe every person—regardless of who they are or where they are from—deserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond. Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together, our community is driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations, and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results. Here, you will find more than just a job—you will find purpose and pride. Your Role at Baxter As an intern on Baxter’s Advanced Surgery team, you will play a meaningful role in supporting innovative solutions that help clinicians deliver life‑saving care. Your work will contribute directly to improving products focused on wound hemostasis, tissue sealing, and other specialty surgical procedures. Throughout the program, you will engage in hands‑on project work designed to give you a realistic preview of what a full‑time role at Baxter looks like, while making an impact on real development and process optimization initiatives. You will be paired with a mentor, supported by your manager, and connected to a community of Baxter employees who are committed to helping you learn, grow, and succeed. Your Team You will join a dynamic team dedicated to advancing surgical technologies and improving patient outcomes. The Advanced Surgery team focuses on finding new ways to simplify operating‑room workflows, enhance product performance, and optimize manufacturing processes. As part of this collaborative environment, you will contribute ideas, develop solutions, and participate in meaningful work that supports Baxter’s mission to save and sustain lives.

Requirements

• Strong academic performance with a GPA of 3.0 or above.
• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in one of the following fields: Biomedical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Chemical Engineering Organic or Analytical Chemistry
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership qualities and strong problem‑solving skills.
• A positive, team‑oriented attitude with the ability to adapt to change and collaborate effectively.
• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Nice To Haves

• Active involvement in campus or community organizations preferred, especially in leadership roles.

Responsibilities

• Perform standard analytical testing assignments using defined methods, techniques, and established SOPs.
• Apply sound scientific and engineering techniques to solve problems and make design recommendations under the guidance of a mentor.
• Contribute ideas and suggestions that support design or process improvement opportunities.
• Participate in project work that may influence future product development or manufacturing optimization efforts.
• Gain exposure to Baxter’s culture, technical teams, and cross‑functional processes through hands‑on work experience.

Benefits

• Baxter offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles.
• Our health and well-being benefits include medical and dental coverage that start on day one, as well as insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance.
• Financial and retirement benefits include the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount, and the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching.
• We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts, educational assistance programs, and time-off benefits such as paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service, family and medical leaves of absence, and paid parental leave.
• Additional benefits include commuting benefits, the Employee Discount Program, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern