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Senior Lab Engineer / Associate

Req # JR - 190195 Location Marsa, Il-Marsa, Malta Job Category Research and Development Date posted 11/11/2025
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This is where new knowledge is discovered. Baxter’s Research and Development teams work cross functionally to innovate, develop and introduce creative solutions for patients needs globally. From Scientists to Engineers, your work creates the products that save and sustain lives.

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Senior Lab Engineer / Associate

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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. 

Summary:

  • Validate the functional tests methods for SPO (Sustaining Product Organization) and NPD (New Product Development) activities across business units.
  • Design studies and interpret results.
  • Compile reports and analysis in written and graphic form, describing observations and results of studies

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Design protocols and interprets results to validate functional test methods.
  • Organize and perform Test Method Validation activities.
  • Support other lab engineers/associate in the development of test method validation activities and any lab related tasks.
  • Critically review, understand and interpret test protocols and testing plans to verify product requirements.
  • Closely work with Lab Supervisor in the management of the Lab and maintenance of lab procedures.
  • Perform and record the verification and validation tests (NPD & SPO) across the different business units.
  • Screen new ideas, perform studies for disposables and containers system development.
  • Be innovative with new cutting edge technologies on test methods and on test equipment.
  • Reliably carry out procedures in an accurate and repeatable manner.
  • Review results in lab notebooks and in any form of data handling system as required by established procedures.
  • Adhere to the Quality Systems and ensure GLP/GDP compliance.
  • Effectively present info and study results to pertinent organization staff members.
  • Through close communication and collaboration with other functions, write TMV protocols dealing with product development.
  • Maintain a high degree of scientific and engineering knowledge.
  • Maintain a safe and orderly work environment. Identify and prevents hazards which could result in injuries or accidents.
  • Teach and supervise employees in tasks of responsibility.
  • Stay up-to-date on manipulation of testing equipment (Tensile tests, Measurement equipment, sterilization equipment, etc.).
  • Ensure all operations comply with Quality standards set by the corporation and relevant key authorities

Qualifications

  • Able to communicate in English and interact with multi-functional project team members.
  • Able to statistically interpret test results and compile reports to validate all the functional tests methods.
  • Knowledge of the engineering principles involved in projects and tasks assigned.
  • Able to compile report and analysis in written and graphic form, describing observations and results of studies.

Education and/or Experience

  • Background: Degree in Engineering (Biomedical, mechanical or materials) or related scientific subjects.
  • At minimum 2-3 years experience as Engineer/Associate.
  • Field of expertise: Laboratory Functional/Mechanical testing, statistics.

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. At Baxter, we are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. The minimum salary for this position is €32,000.00 annually. Your initial pay could be at the minimum or higher based on location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors, all of which are subject to change. This position may also be eligible for competitive benefits, discretionary bonuses, and/or long-term incentive. For questions about this, our pay philosophy, and available benefits, please speak to the recruiter if you decide to apply and are selected for an interview.

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Baxter is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

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