Sr Engineer, Water Systems (Analytical Chemist)

Vantive: A New Company Built On Our Legacy

Baxter is on a journey to separate our ~$5B Kidney Care segment into a standalone company. Vantive* will build on our nearly 70-year legacy in acute therapies and home and in-center dialysis to provide best-in-class care to the people we serve. We believe Vantive will not only build our leadership in the kidney care space, it will also offer meaningful work to those who join us.

At Vantive, you will become part of a community of people who are focused, courageous and don’t settle for the mediocre. Each of us are driven to help improve patients’ lives worldwide. Join us as we revolutionize kidney care and other vital organ support.

*Completion of the proposed separation of Kidney Care from Baxter into a standalone company (to be named Vantive) remains subject to the satisfaction of customary conditions.

For us, working at Baxter is not just a job—it’s a calling. Our mission to save and sustain lives unites us. Thank you for contributing your talent to make a positive impact on millions of people around the world.  We are driven not by what will be easy, but what will transform global healthcare for generations to come. Together, we create a place where we are happy, successful and inspire each other as we pursue rewarding careers.  We’re grateful you’re interested in continuing your career journey with Baxter. This is where you can do your best work. Where your purpose accelerates our mission.

Your role:

Join us as we revolutionize the treatment landscape and help improve patient lives worldwide. Baxter plans to spin off our ~$5B Kidney Care segment as an independent company. The new standalone entity will leverage our nearly 70-year legacy in acute therapies and home and in-center dialysis to provide best-in-class care to the people we serve. With its own investment priorities and enhanced management focus, the company will be better positioned to pursue growth opportunities and invest in innovation. We will build on our leadership in the kidney care space, fueled by our steadfast focus on innovation, our passion for patients and their families and our expertise in operational excellence.

This is where you can make an impact.

You will play a key role in crucial role in supporting the testing and evaluation of water purification technologies in our state-of-the-art laboratory. Reporting to the Laboratory Manager, the ideal candidate will have a strong background in analytical chemistry with hands-on experience in performing a wide range of analytical tests and techniques. The Analytical Chemist will collaborate closely with our research and development team to conduct experiments, analyze data, and provide technical insights to drive innovation and optimize water purification processes.

What you'll be doing:

• Contribute to research and development efforts to design, prototype, and demonstrate feasibility of new water purification technologies for medical applications.
• Perform analytical tests and experiments to evaluate the performance and effectiveness of new and novel approaches to water purification and production of medical solutions.
• Develop and validate analytical methods for quantifying key parameters such as pH, conductivity, turbidity, total organic carbon (TOC), dissolved solids, and specific contaminants in water and medical solution samples.
• Utilize analytical instrumentation such as spectrophotometers, chromatographs, mass spectrometers, and titration systems to analyze water and medical solution samples and characterize treatment processes.
• Prepare and standardize chemical solutions, reagents, and calibration standards for use in analytical testing and quality control procedures.
• Collect, process, and analyze data using statistical software and laboratory information management systems (LIMS) to generate accurate and reliable results.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot technical issues, interpret analytical data, and recommend improvements to water treatment processes.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, instruments, and facilities in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs) and safety guidelines.
• Document experimental procedures, results, and observations in laboratory notebooks, technical reports, and presentations.
• Stay current with advancements in analytical techniques, instrumentation, and regulatory requirements related to water quality testing and environmental monitoring.

What you'll bring:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in chemistry, analytical chemistry, environmental science, or a related field. Master's or Ph.D. degree preferred.
• Minimum of 2-5 years of hands-on experience in analytical chemistry, preferably in a laboratory setting related to water treatment or environmental science.
• Proficiency in performing a wide range of analytical techniques and instrumentation, including spectroscopy, chromatography, titration, and wet chemistry methods.
• Experience with analytical method development, validation, and troubleshooting is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of chemical principles, laboratory safety protocols, and quality assurance/control practices.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and accuracy in data interpretation and reporting.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and present technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Familiarity with regulatory standards and guidelines for water quality testing, such as EPA methods and ASTM standards, is a plus.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

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