Junior Study Director – Extractables & Leachables (E&L)

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Grow Your Career in a High-Impact Scientific Environment

Looking to develop your expertise in Extractables & Leachables (E&L) and contribute to the safety of medical devices and pharmaceutical packaging?

Join Baxter and work alongside experienced scientists on cutting-edge studies in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.

Your Role

As a Junior Study Director, you will contribute to the design, coordination, and execution of E&L studies, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while developing your scientific and project management skills.

What You Will Do:

• Support the design and execution of E&L studies with internal teams and external laboratories

• Contribute to protocol writing, data analysis, and reporting

• Ensure alignment with industry standards (ISO 10993-18, USP <1663/1664>)

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (analytical chemistry, toxicology, regulatory, manufacturing)

• Participate in compound identification and data interpretation

• Support scientific investigations and continuous improvement initiatives

• Ensure compliance with quality and regulatory requirements

What You Will Bring:

• Education & Experience (including internships):

  • Bachelor’s degree with ~5 years of experience, OR

  • Master’s degree with ~2–3 years of experience, OR

  • PhD in a relevant scientific field

• Background in Chemistry, Analytical Sciences, or related discipline

• Knowledge or exposure to analytical techniques (LC-MS, GC-MS, ICP-MS)

• Interest in regulated environments (medical devices, pharmaceuticals)

• Strong team spirit and good communication skills

• Fluent in English (French is a plus)

Why Join Baxter?

• Work on meaningful projects impacting patient safety

• Develop expertise in a highly specialized field

• Benefit from a collaborative environment with strong learning opportunities

Equal Employment Opportunity

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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