Associate Scientist II, Biologics I – Analytical Chemistry

Position Summary:

Catalent is a global, high-growth, public company and a leading partner for the pharmaceutical industry in the development and manufacturing of new treatments for patients worldwide. Your talents, ideas, and passion are essential to our mission: to help people live better, healthier lives.  

Catalent’s Kansas City facility is home to our Oral & Specialty Drug Delivery, Biologics Analytical Services and Clinical Supply Services businesses. The site provides a range of integrated services for oral solid dosage forms, from formulation development and analytical testing to clinical and commercial-scale manufacture.  The Kansas City facility is a Center-of-Excellence for our Biologics Analytical Services business. Our talented team has over 25 years of experience providing analytical services for stand-alone and integrated biologics projects.

Catalent Pharma Solutions in Kansas City, MO is hiring an Associate Scientist II, Biologics I who is primarily responsible for testing samples, drafting methods and reporting data under cGMP regulatory guidance for Large Molecules/Biologics product development and related stability studies.

This is a full-time hourly role. The core hours Monday – Friday.  Flexible start and end times. (7AM-3PM, 8AM-4PM, 9AM-5PM)

Catalent is committed to a Patient First culture through excellence in quality and compliance, and to the safety of every patient, consumer, and Catalent employee. 

The Role:

In support of Large Molecules/Biologics Therapeutics, will execute laboratory testing using the following techniques as required:   Capillary and Gel Electrophoresis (e.g., CE-SDS, SDS-PAGE, icIEF, IEF, western blot, etc.), Mass Spectrometry (LC and GC), Metals testing by ICP-MS, FTIR, CD, Intrinsic Fluorescence, DSC, Osmolality, Particulate measurements, ViscosityReads and follows Standard Operating procedures with attention to detailsSuccessfully trains on 1-2 methods and/or techniques mentioned above and performs adhoc sample testing activities under cGMP as requiredApplies basic scientific and laboratory concepts and theories related to specific testing in the groupFollow cGMP requirements for legible, accurate and thorough documentation to meet regulatory compliance. Supports drafting of simple methods, method forms and result reports.Adheres to policies, processes, and procedures for operating laboratory equipment in a safe and compliant mannerAll other duties as assigned

The Candidate:

Bachelor’s Degree in Life Sciences or Physical Science field. No work experience required;Has basic knowledge of the principles and concepts of a discipline (e.g., Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry);Excellent written and verbal communications skills with internal customers, colleagues, and supervisor;Well organized with ability to multitask and be flexible with daily work schedule;Ability to work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines;Ability to pay attention to detail and exhibit critical thinking;Individual may be required to sit, stand, walk regularly and occasionally lift 0-15 pounds;

Why You Should Join Catalent:

Defined career path and annual performance review and feedback process Diverse, inclusive culture Positive working environment focusing on continually improving processes to remain innovativePotential for career growth on an expanding team within an organization dedicated to preserving and bettering lives 152 Hours + 8 paid holidaysSeveral Employee Resource Groups focusing on D&IDynamic, fast-paced work environmentCommunity engagement and green initiatives Generous 401K match Company match on donations to organizationsMedical, dental and vision benefits effective day one of employment Tuition Reimbursement – Let us help you finish your degree or start a new degree!WellHub program to promote overall physical wellness Perkspot - offers exclusive or private discounts from approximately 900+ merchants in a wide array of categories

Catalent offers rewarding opportunities to further your career!  Join the global drug development and delivery leader and help us bring over 7,000 life-saving and life-enhancing products to patients around the world. Catalent is an exciting and growing international company where employees work directly with pharma, biopharma and consumer health companies of all sizes to advance new medicines from early development to clinical trials and to the market. Catalent produces more than 70 billion doses per year, and each one will be used by someone who is counting on us. Join us in making a difference. 

personal initiative. dynamic pace. meaningful work.

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Catalent is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veterans.

If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, you may submit your request by sending an email, and confirming your request for an accommodation and include the job number, title and location to DisabilityAccommodations@catalent.com. This option is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability. Information received will be processed by a U.S. Catalent employee and then routed to a local recruiter who will provide assistance to ensure appropriate consideration in the application or hiring process.

    

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