Mass Spectrometry Expert

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Summary

This position will act as mass spectrometry expert in

• analytical method development in GC-MS, LC-MS/MS, LC-HRMS

• technical investigation,

• impurities strategy (ICH Q3)

• structure elucidation of unknown compound

• supporting chemical characterization, extractable & Leachable studies

for new or support of existing products within internal Baxter laboratories and with Baxter external partners.

Essential duties and responsibilities

• Lead, conduct or support the development of qualitative and quantitative methods in GC-MS, LC-MS/MS, LC-HRMS

• Participate as SME to the establishment of the analytical capability of structure elucidation of unknown compounds within Alliance Park R&D site.

• Act as organic chemistry expert for analytical support to Extractables and Leachable Lead who is driving studies as per regulatory requirement (ICH, ISO10993-18, …)

• Write study protocol, perform laboratory work and write report of protocol studies to provide evaluation/support of new and existing products.

• Lead problems solving efforts to meet urgent business needs / maintain timeline

• Collaborate with others functions such as project management, functional leads (E&L, Formulation, Analytical, quality, …)

• Maintain knowledge of relevant regulatory requirement related to R&D (product development, design and safety) to ensure compliance in all research, data collection and reporting activities.

• Independently plan, execute and manage projects span multiple disciplines and utilize established methods, technics or approaches.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree, Master or Ph. D with minimum 10 years of experiences in GxP laboratory environment

• Must have subject matter expertise and working knowledge and experience in areas associated with mass spectroscopy, chromatography (gas and/or liquid), and organic chemistry.

• Have an organic chemistry background and other analytical disciplines such as chromatography, NMR, IR, etc. Possess skills or demonstrated scientific background for the development of the necessary skills, for the elucidation of unknown compound structure using a multidisciplinary approach.

• Communication skills to build relationships across functional and geographical boundaries and present technical results/plans to technical and non-technical teams.

• Personal responsibility and independent ownership of analysis and results.

• A good understanding of ICH and cGxP practice

• Must be able to challenge the status quo

• Ability to adapt to changes and to work in a team environment.

• Fluent spoken, read and written English is a must.

• Knowledge of French would be an asset.

Reasonable Accommodations

Baxter is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please send an e-mail to Americas_TTA@baxter.com and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.