R&D Project Lead - Sterility Assurance

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. 

At Baxter, we are driven by our mission to save and sustain lives. As a R&D Project Lead - Sterility Assurance within our Clinical Nutrition R&D team, you will play a critical role in ensuring the sterility and safety of our products. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to support product development, validation, and regulatory compliance — all while contributing to innovations that improve patient outcomes.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Serve as the Sterility Assurance lead on cross-functional product development teams.
• Design and execute microbiological experiments and interpret technical data.
• Develop and review validation protocols, reports, and rationale statements.
• Support sterilization validation projects (e.g., moist heat, irradiation).
• Ensure compliance with GxP, Quality System Regulations, and other applicable standards.
• Contribute to technical feasibility assessments and process improvements.
• Monitor project timelines and budgets for assigned activities.

What You’ll Bring

• Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Life Sciences (Microbiology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Biology).
• 2–4 years of experience in QC/QA microbiology or sterility assurance in the pharmaceutical or medical device industry.
• Strong knowledge of sterilization technologies and regulatory frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Critical thinking, problem-solving mindset, and a proactive attitude.

Who You Are

• You are curious, agile, and eager to grow professionally.
• You thrive in a collaborative environment and take ownership of your work.
• You are solution-oriented and not afraid to step outside your comfort zone.
• You bring hands-on experience and a passion for continuous improvement.

​We offer a mission-driven culture focused on innovation, a flexible hybrid work model that supports work-life balance, a competitive compensation and benefits package, and opportunities for global career growth in an interdisciplinary environment.

Ready to make a difference? Apply today and help us advance healthcare through science and innovation.

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