**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 looking for a Lead Technician for the analytical method development area at our Sabiñánigo site, the gateway to the stunning Pyrenees, where quality of life meets natural beauty. Your main responsibility will be to lead and coordinate department tasks, supporting the laboratory manager for molecule development and applying your technical expertise to the transfer and validation of analytical methods and procedures. Join our team and enjoy a unique combination of work and life. **What are your responsibilities?** * Lead the development and transfer of methods using advanced analytical techniques, ensuring robust results. * Organize and supervise the work of team analysts, ensuring proper compliance with GMP and applicable regulations. * Review protocols and results of analytical method validations and coordinate laboratory equipment validations. * Carry out project follow-up with a multidisciplinary and international team, participating regularly in meetings. * Monitor, control, and plan stocks of reagents, equipment, laboratory materials, and spare parts, participating in their procurement. * Ensure the use, verification, and maintenance of laboratory equipment necessary for instrumental analysis. * Perform analysis documentation in accordance with good practice guidelines. * Actively participate in improvement projects and task coordination with the chemical laboratory, including drafting and/or modifying procedures and work instructions as directed by the laboratory manager. * Support the implementation of the initial and ongoing training plan for analysts, providing guidance and support when team members have questions or issues. * Collaborate with the plant's EHS team to implement and ensure compliance with company-wide and laboratory-specific EHS standards, legal requirements, Baxter requirements, and regulations (ISO and OHSAS). **We are looking for professionals who have:** * Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related field. * Ability to communicate fluently in English. * Experience in analytical method validation and analytical method transfer, preferably in the pharmaceutical industry. * Experience in liquid chromatography and mass detection. Practical knowledge of instrumental techniques such as: Polarimetry, Molecular Absorption Spectrophotometry, Atomic Emission Spectrophotometry, IR, etc., will be valued. * Knowledge of chemical and instrumental analysis. * Proficient user-level knowledge of MS Office. * Team management skills, organizational ability, and analytical capacity. **Why do you want to work at Baxter?** * Welcoming communities and a strong sense of belonging * Competitive total compensation package * Professional development opportunities * Work-life and family balance (Family Responsibility Certification EFR) * Flexible benefits (childcare vouchers, employee discounts, etc.) * Growth and development opportunities in a unique and beautiful location. \#LI\-TA1 **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. **Reasonable Accommodations** Baxter is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please click on the link here and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information. **Recruitment Fraud Notice** Baxter has discovered incidents of employment scams, where fraudulent parties pose as Baxter employees, recruiters, or other agents, and engage with online job seekers in an attempt to steal personal and/or financial information. To learn how you can protect yourself, review our Recruitment Fraud Notice.