• Job Description

  Req#: JR - 126366

  This is where you save and sustain lives

  At Baxter, we are deeply connected by our mission. No matter your role at Baxter, your work makes a positive impact on people around the world. You’ll feel a sense of purpose throughout the organization, as we know our work improves outcomes for millions of patients.

  Baxter’s products and therapies are found in almost every hospital worldwide, in clinics and in the home. For over 85 years, we have pioneered significant medical innovations that transform healthcare.

  Together, we create a place where we are happy, successful and inspire each other. This is where you can do your best work.

  Join us at the intersection of saving and sustaining lives— where your purpose accelerates our mission.

  Your Role at Baxter

  We are seeking a dedicated Human Factors Engineer (HFE) to join the Baxter Front Line Care R&D team. The Human Factors Engineering team supports the global product development and advanced technology teams by analyzing, designing, and evaluating systems, products and user interfaces with the goal of improving human performance and safety by applying principles of human factors and ergonomics.

  Ideal candidate is comfortable working with members of our HF team as well collaborating effectively with our cross functional/cross location project teams and be able to function with limited supervision. A Sr HFE in this role will consult and guide development teams in the areas of applying regulatory standards to medical device and software development,crafting Human Factors and usability evaluations, developing protocols, running studies, and documenting results according to our Quality Management System. They must demonstrate a passion for new product development, strong collaboration, and communication skills. We are looking for a creative problem solver who is competent in evaluating, selecting, and applying standard Human Factors principles and processes to recognize, understand and solve user needs and use related hazards.
  

  What you'll be doing

  • Apply expert knowledge to the design and development of product development systems
  • Incorporate business, market, industry and driven knowledge into technical solutions that can be readily adapted to changes in technology and/or clinical use.
  • Supports creation of user needs, claims and critical tasks during product requirements phase.
  • Supports analysis of use errors and their potential impacts for teams to improve product and interface designs including leading multi-functional team discussions as required.
  • Conduct user research, usability testing, and user-centered design activities to ensure our products meet customers' needs and mitigate risk effectively.
  • Design, plan, execute, analyze, and report using qualitative and quantitative research as part of formative study evaluation which may include but are not limited to heuristic evaluation, expert review, simulated use studies, and actual use studies.
  • Tracks day-to-day status of project tasks, issues, and concerns.
  • Support Human Factors and Usability testing and customer research. Serve as support and/or contact for external vendors and R&D teams during Design Validation and Summative Human Factors Validation.
  • Prepare and present reports, charts, and graphs to communicate findings and recommendations to partners.
  • Must be able to balance the needs of different stakeholders within Baxter from hardware and software Engineering to Marketing, Clinical Affairs, project management and Design Assurance.
    

  What you will bring:

  • A Bachelor’s degree or higher
  • 1-3+ years of experience in one or more of the following: Human Factors Engineering, Human Computer Interaction, User Experience Design, Biomedical Science or Engineering
  • Detail oriented with strong organization and time management skills and the ability to multi-task across a diverse scope of responsibilities, projects and people.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to facilitate and work effectively in diverse, multi-functional teams.
  • Comfortable with direct interaction with medical professionals in clinical environments.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Continuous improvement / lean experience or interest desired.
  • Experience with SAP preferred.
    

  Baxter is committed to supporting the needs for flexibility in the workplace. We do so through our flexible workplace policy which includes a minimum of 3 days a week onsite. This policy provides the benefits of connecting and collaborating in-person in support of our Mission.

  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 $80,000 to $110,000 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.
  
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  The successful candidate for this job may be required to verify that he or she has been vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to reasonable accommodations for individuals with medical conditions or religious beliefs that prevent vaccination, and in accordance with applicable law.

  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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  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.

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• About the company

  Baxter International Inc. is an American multinational health care company with headquarters in Deerfield, Illinois.

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