Baxter wins Best STEM Employer Award, with 40% of its employees working on research

Minister for Equality, Research and Innovation Owen Bonnici visited the premises of the Best STEM Employer Award 2021 winner, Baxter.

Baxter has been operating in Malta since 1989, manufacturing products for hospitals and clinics around the world.

Baxter employs around 600 employees, among them engineers, scientists, technicians and technologists, of which 40% work in the Research and Development Department, which was set up as a separate entity in 2010. STEM occupations are supported with training opportunities, on-the-job experiences and flexible hours, permitting these STEM professionals to proceed with their professional development. The organisation also actively promotes STEM careers with students at various levels of education.

Minister Owen Bonnici thanked Baxter for being such a driving force in the promotion of the STEM subjects and STEM professions in Malta. Minister Bonnici said that, “Baxter is recognised as a company that not only engages excellently with the STEM subjects throughout its day-to-day operations, but also recognises their importance as pillars of research and innovation upon which the country’s economic future shall be built.”

“This organisation has been successful locally not only as a manufacturing company, but also for putting its employees’ wellbeing at its centre. Baxter embraced the value of equality in practice by building a diverse and inclusive team and providing them with meaningful career experiences and opportunities for growth,” Minister Bonnici continued.

During his visit, the Minister was accompanied by R&D Director Ing. Joseph Grima, who explained how important it is for Baxter to sustain the careers of its employees and provide them with the opportunity of working in a serene and safe environment which allows them to keep a sustainable balance between work and personal life.

Baxter also implements a range of policies which reflect its support towards equality. These policies are implemented throughout all levels of the organisation, from the leadership team to customer relations. 51% of the total workforce at Baxter is female. Women also make up 47% of management roles. Their efforts have been recognised, with several awards and certifications in respect of addressing work-life balance, applying measures which are family-friendly, as well as the promotion of equality, paying particular attention to corporate equality, LGBTIQ equality, disability inclusion and diversity best practices.