Associate Scientist III **Summary:** Catalent Cell and Gene Therapy is looking to recruit an Associate Scientist III to join our growing team in Baltimore, MD. Catalent Maryland is a growing Biotech Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) with an internationally recognized tradition of quality and service. Catalent provides process development, analytical development and GMP manufacturing services for Phase I - III clinical trials and commercial products. Catalent Maryland provides gene therapy and viral vector-based therapies to industry leaders as well as innovative start-ups utilizing novel technologies to produce state-of-the-art vaccines and therapies for people in need. As a Catalent employee, you will actively contribute to delivering our services and products to customers and their patients. The Analytical Development Department is responsible for analytical method development and transfer, assay qualification and validation, non-GMP stability studies, and sample testing to support product development. The Associate Scientist III functions independently and productively as an analytical development scientist and is actively engaged within a dynamic project team. Displays strong technical knowledge, initiative and scientific commitment, and makes significant scientific and technical contributions within Drug Development (Pre-Clinical Development, Process Development, Analytical Development, Formulation) Group as well as their project teams. They are encouraged to start taking a leadership role in terms of a specific discipline or expertise, assist in moving projects forward. **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** . **This is a full-time on-site position, Monday – Friday 9:00am-5:30pm** **The Role:** + Implement knowledge/expertise within a lab group/project team to successfully execute specific aspects of a project. This should involve a complement of technical and logistical/strategic activities. Examples may include: + Analytical development of in-process and release assays, and assay qualification + Interacting with appropriate upstream and downstream functional areas, and others (cell culture, purification, clinical, regulatory, marketing, etc) + Participation in decision making processes within the project team by actively engaging in scientific and technical discussions + Representing Analytical Process Development Group on a specific project team + Addresses problems of increasing complexity relative to those faced by lower levels + Designs, executes, interprets and reports results on their work with minimum overview from their supervisor + Expands the technical capabilities of Drug Development (Analytical, Process Development, Formulation) Group + Effectively communicates results of own work through presentations, discussions and documentation with some input from supervisor + Other duties as assigned. **The Candidate:** + B.S. in Chemistry, Biology, Chemical Engineering, Life Sciences discipline with at least 3 years relevant experience **OR** + M.S. in Chemistry, Biology, Chemical Engineering, Life Sciences discipline with at least 1 year of relevant experience. + The ability to work in a team-oriented environment is essential as this person will work closely with other members of Drug Development Group and participate on multidisciplinary project teams + Able to think in terms of day-to-day goals/activities as well as long-term project goals + Knowledge/expertise should be practical and focused pertaining to lab-related activities required. + U/HPLC, CE, SV-AUC, DLS, MALS, assay development, etc preferred + VLP vaccines, Viral vector-based gene therapies and Nanotechnologies experience preferred. + Document writing, data interpretation, presentation, DoE, statistical analysis and trending preferred. **Physical Requirements:** + Individuals may be required to sit, stand, and walk regularly for longer durations + Occasionally lift 5-40 pounds + Work on-site in a laboratory environment and use required laboratory and office equipment + Specific vision requirements include reading written documents and frequently using a computer monitor + The work environment would be within BSL 1/2 laboratory. Office-related workstations are in a shared office space just outside the lab setting. The anticipated salary range for this position in Maryland is $74,080 - $101,860 plus an annual bonus, when eligible. The final salary offered to a successful candidate may vary, and will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to: the type and length of experience within the job, type and length of experience within the industry, skillset, education, business needs, etc. Catalent is a multi-state employer, and this salary range may not reflect positions that work in other states. **Why You Should Join Catalent:** + Defined career path and annual performance review and feedback process + Diverse, inclusive culture + Potential for career growth on an expanding team within an organization dedicated to preserving and bettering lives + 152 hours of paid time off annually + 8 paid holidays + Competitive salary with yearly bonus potential + Community engagement and green initiatives + Generous 401K match and Paid Time Off accrual + Medical, dental and vision benefits effective day one of employment + Tuition Reimbursement **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. Visit Catalent Careers (https://careers.catalent.com/us/en) to explore career opportunities. 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. 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