New · posted Nov 10
Baxter · Pharmaceuticals
Quality Lab Associate I
- Round Lake, IL
- On-site
- Full-time
- Associate & Specialist
The role
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.
What you need
What You'll Bring
- Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or Biology with analytical chemistry laboratory coursework.
- 0-2 years of experience in analytical testing, wet chemistry, volumetric preparation techniques, and instrumental analysis.
- Experience working in a pharmaceutical GMP and/or QC laboratory environment.
- Hands-on experience with analytical instrumentation such as HPLC, KF, pH, AA, GFAA, titrations preferred.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality results.
- Effective communication, collaboration, and documentation skills.
- A problem-solving mindset with the ability to interpret data and support technical investigations.
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 estimated base salary for this position is $68,000 - $93,500 annually. The estimated range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position. We may pay more or less than of the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based on upon location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors. This position may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses. 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.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
What you'll do
Your Role at Baxter
The Quality Lab Associate I supports analytical testing, method validation/verification, and method transfer activities for parenteral products within the Global Quality Stability Laboratories team in Round Lake, IL.
This is where your analytical expertise helps ensure the quality, safety, and reliability of products used by patients around the world. You will support commercial products and product development programs while collaborating with cross-functional teams to advance Baxter's quality and business objectives.
A candidate must not be allergic to Penicillin and Cephalosporin or their related products and/or materials.
- Conduct chemical, physical, and biological testing of stability samples to support commercial products and product development programs.
- Perform testing of raw materials, in-process, and finished product samples using analytical instrumentation and laboratory systems.
- Execute routine, non-routine, and protocol-driven testing activities to support project timelines and business objectives.
- Generate, review, and document analytical data while maintaining compliance with data integrity standards and laboratory procedures.
- Ensure compliance with SOPs, FDA regulations, cGMP, and other applicable quality requirements.
- Support laboratory investigations, deviation assessments, and technical documentation activities.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to support product quality, process improvements, and new product initiatives.
- Maintain laboratory equipment, supplies, and audit readiness, including calibration, troubleshooting, and safety activities.
Pay
$68,000 – $93,500 a year
Employer providedThis is where your well-being matters. Baxter offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles. Our health and well-being benefits include medical and dental coverage that start on day one, as well as insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance. Financial and retirement benefits include the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount, and the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching. We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts, educational assistance programs, and time-off benefits such as paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service, family and medical leaves of absence, and paid parental leave. Additional benefits include commuting benefits, the Employee Discount Program, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare benefits. Join us and enjoy the competitive compensation and benefits we offer to our employees. For additional information regarding Baxter US Benefits, please speak with your recruiter or visit our Benefits site: Benefits | Baxter
Where you'll work
Round Lake, ILOn-siteOpen in Maps (opens in a new tab)
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Job intelligence
The context around this role
Live data · November 10, 2026
Salary intelligence
How the pay compares
This role's midpoint is 11% above the US median for Quality Control roles at this level.
This roleEmployer provided
Associate & Specialist roles in the US85 roles publishing pay
| Annual base pay | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| This role | $68,000 | — | $93,500 |
| All US (middle half) | $64,000 | $72,500 | $88,500 |
This role: Baxter's own published range. Comparisons: the base pay employers published on open Quality Control roles at the same level on Regulatory Jobs, November 10, 2026. Nothing is estimated.
Career trajectory
Where this role sits in Quality Control
The general path across 256 open Quality Control roles on Regulatory Jobs, with the titles they carry most. Not Baxter's own promotion track.
Skills DNA
What this role leans on
How many of the posting's 24 duty, requirement and summary lines touch each area. The posting's emphasis, not a proficiency score.
- Lab testing and methods12
- Collaboration and leadership5
- GMP and compliance4
- Documentation and SOPs4
- Investigations and CAPA2
- Validation and qualification1
- Quality systems and risk1
- Data and digital systems1
- Clinical trial conduct1
Regulatory intelligence
The rules, regulations and standards behind this role
The regulations, guidance and standards that govern Quality Control work in pharmaceuticals, led by the two this posting names, each linked to the agency or standards body that publishes it.
- FDA21 CFR Parts 210 and 211(official source, opens in a new tab)FDA current good manufacturing practice for finished pharmaceuticalsNamed in the posting
- FDAFDA data integrity guidance(official source, opens in a new tab)Data Integrity and Compliance With Drug CGMP: Questions and AnswersNamed in the posting
- USPUSP–NF(official source, opens in a new tab)US Pharmacopeia general chapters and monographs, such as <61> bioburden, <85> endotoxin, <1225> validation
- FDAFDA OOS guidance(official source, opens in a new tab)Investigating Out-of-Specification (OOS) Test Results for Pharmaceutical Production
- ICHICH Q2(R2) and Q14(official source, opens in a new tab)Validation and development of analytical procedures
- FDAFDA analytical procedures guidance(official source, opens in a new tab)Analytical Procedures and Methods Validation for Drugs and Biologics
- ICHICH Q1 stability testing(official source, opens in a new tab)Stability testing of drug substances and drug products
- ISOISO/IEC 17025(official source, opens in a new tab)Competence of testing and calibration laboratories
- ISOISO 19011(official source, opens in a new tab)Guidelines for auditing management systems
- FDA21 CFR Part 11(official source, opens in a new tab)FDA rules for electronic records and electronic signatures
- EDQMEuropean Pharmacopoeia(official source, opens in a new tab)The Ph. Eur. quality standards for medicines in Europe, published by the EDQM
- ICHICH Q3 impurities(official source, opens in a new tab)Impurities in drug substances and products, residual solvents and elemental impurities
- FDAFDA aseptic processing guidance(official source, opens in a new tab)Sterile Drug Products Produced by Aseptic Processing: Current Good Manufacturing Practice
- ISOISO 14644-1(official source, opens in a new tab)Cleanroom air cleanliness classification by particle concentration
- EUEU GMP (EudraLex Volume 4)(official source, opens in a new tab)The EU's good manufacturing practice rules, including Annex 1 sterile and Annex 15 validation
- ICHICH Q7(official source, opens in a new tab)Good manufacturing practice for active pharmaceutical ingredients
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- Quality49 89%
- Regulatory6 11%
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- Senior & Principal14 25%
- Manager9 16%
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Quality Lab Associate I at Baxter
Open until filled. $68K–$94K a year, employer provided.