Baxter Healthcare Science Intern

Baxter International Inc., headquartered in Deerfield, IL, develops, manufactures and markets products that save and sustain the lives of people with hemophilia, immune disorders, cancer, infectious diseases, kidney disease, trauma, and other chronic and acute medical conditions.  As a global, diversified healthcare company, Baxter applies a unique combination of expertise in medical devices, pharmaceuticals and biotechnology to create products that advance patient care worldwide.

Come join a market leader in the development of innovative and quality medical devices with over $915 million in R &D spending.  Launch your career at Baxter and join us to shape the future.

 Position Descriptions:

Interns in Baxter’s Medical Products R&D function participate in research to support new product development, manufacturing process development, and marketed products.   Interns will be assigned research projects and become part of a research team.   Assignments may include working in a research laboratory utilizing analytical instrumentation, working in pilot plant manufacturing setting to develop new processes, and/or working with databases.   Laboratory work may include sample preparation, pH measurements, HPLC, Microscopy, LC-MS, and/or NMR.  Other techniques may be utilized as the research project requires.

Applicant is expected to contribute routine scientific knowledge or expertise to research and development activities for achievement of project goals.   Applicant must be detail oriented and capable of following standard operation procedures when applicable and following Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
 
The experience and mentoring will complement the student’s studies to prepare them for a successful research career.   Science interns who excel in the Internship Program will be considered for the full-time science positions.

Qualifications:

 

• Actively pursuing a Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD in science or engineering (Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmacy, Biology, Chemical/Biochemical/Environmental/Mechanical Engineering)
• Strong academic performance – Minimum GPA 3.0
• Proven track record of delivery of commitments
• Demonstrates excellent skills in organization, team dynamics, effective communication and prioritization of tasks
• “Passion” for Science with a desire for a career in commercial research and development
• May 2012 graduates may apply if they will be attending graduate school in Fall 2012
• US Citizen or Permanent Resident
  

Benefits:

Pay is competitive, and is based on the Intern/Co-op's discipline and academic year. Other benefits include paid holidays and subsidized housing and transportation for participants with a permanent address located more than 50 miles from Baxter. In addition, participants have the opportunity to network both professionally and socially through organized developmental and social activities.

To apply:

Visit position 9249803 in UMBCworks.

Deadline: March 16, 2012