Intern, Pharma R&D

Summary: Baxter International Inc. is committed to redefining healthcare delivery and making a greater impact on lives. The Pharma R&D intern will gain practical experience by working on meaningful projects that support new product development and existing product support within the Baxter Pharmaceuticals business segment. Responsibilities: - Conduct technology evaluations and investigate the feasibility of potential opportunities for the Baxter Pharmaceuticals business - Work under the direction and with the guidance of Baxter engineers and scientists - Perform literature research and laboratory prototyping and testing - Communicate ideas and findings to the Pharma R&D organization - The Pharma R&D intern will be responsible for understanding, unlocking, and experimenting with new instruments for the determination of Molecular Weight and other parameters - Complex intravenous formulations will be studied, with a broad range of molecular species to be characterized - The effects of various conditions (formulation pH, thermal treatment, excipients) on the data will also be investigated - Will play a supporting role in two simultaneous feasibility efforts which will culminate in the Entry to Development stagegate - The Process Development R&D intern will update manufacturing documents based on filter validation reports, attend R&D batches and support other team members in R&D projects on an as needed basis Required Qualifications: - Rising Junior or Senior pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmacy, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or Physics - Strong verbal and written communication skills - Demonstrated leadership qualities and problem-solving skills - Positive attitude, team-oriented, adaptive to change, and collaborative - Actively involved in campus or community activities and organizations, preferably in leadership roles - This internship requires the candidate to be local to the Round Lake, IL office Required Skills: Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmacy, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Physics, Literature research, Laboratory prototyping, Laboratory testing, Data analysis, Molecular Weight determination, Pharmaceutical formulation analysis, Filter validation, Manufacturing documentation Benefits: Medical and dental coverage that start on day one, Insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount, 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching, Flexible Spending Accounts, Educational assistance programs, Paid holidays, Paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service, Family and medical leaves of absence, Paid parental leave, Commuting benefits, Employee Discount Program, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Childcare benefits