We're hiring an Associate II, Manufacturing role to support cGMP upstream manufacturing process for our pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Baltimore, Maryland.
Catalent, Inc. is a leading global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) whose mission is to develop, manufacture, and supply products that help people live better and healthier lives. Catalent is dedicated to delivering unparalleled service to pharma, biotech, and consumer health customers, supporting product development, launch, and full life-cycle supply. With time-tested experience in development sciences, delivery technologies, and multi-modality manufacturing, Catalent supports the acceleration of development programs and the launch of more than a hundred new products every year. Powered by thousands of scientists and technicians and the latest technology platforms at more than 40 global sites, Catalent supplies billions of doses of life-enhancing and life-saving treatments for patients annually.
The Associate II, Manufacturing is responsible for supporting the overall cGMP upstream manufacturing process, through the application of broad knowledge of theories and principles utilized to solve operational, as well as routine tasks in the production of bulk biologics from microbial and cell culture systems for Phase I/II & commercial GMP manufacturing.
This is a full-time, salaried position and is 100% on-site. The schedule is a rotating 7:00AM – 7:00PM schedule (2 days on, 2 days off, 3 days on rotation.)
Catalent’s FDA-licensed, state-of-the-art CGMP manufacturing facility for Gene Therapies is located on the Harmans/BWI campus in Baltimore, Maryland. The campus, featuring two manufacturing facilities, supports Phase 3 through commercial manufacturing of advanced therapeutic products, including Adeno-associated Virus (AAV), and other viral vector-based therapies and vaccines.
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
Completes Batch Production Records under cGMP, and documents in detail using SOPs and BPRs for the processes and manufacturing steps.
May work with Process Development team and collaborate with Manufacturing Sciences and Technology group to transfer new projects into GMP.
Generate and revise internal and external documents (SOPs, BRs).
Troubleshoot process and equipment problems; Work with Facilities and Validation to maintain manufacturing equipment.
Work closely with production management for current and new manufacturing projects and help develop processes/techniques to meet contract objectives and avoid operational delays.
Interact with clients during initial and subsequent manufacturing campaigns; may be responsible for overseeing and escort the person-in-plant (PIP) during manufacturing campaigns.
Other duties as assigned.
The Candidate
Bachelor’s degree in a Scientific, Engineering or Biotech field with a minimum of 1 year experience with upstream (fermentation/bioreactor) or downstream (column chromatography, buffer/media skid) biologic production processes under GMP compliance.
Associate’s degree in a Scientific, Engineering or Biotech field with a minimum of 2 years’ experience with upstream (fermentation/bioreactor) or downstream (column chromatography, buffer/media skid) biologic production processes under GMP compliance.
High School Diploma or GED with a minimum of 4 years’ experience with upstream (fermentation/bioreactor) or downstream (column chromatography, buffer/media skid) biologic production processes under GMP compliance.
Prior experience in cGMP upstream biopharmaceutical manufacturing, highly preferred.
Prior experience with large-scale centrifuges, washers, and autoclaves highly preferred.
Experience working in an aseptic environment, highly preferred.
Proficient in MS Office and related PC skills.
The anticipated salary range for this position in Maryland is $58,240 to $80,080 plus shift differential and 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
Medical, dental, vision, and wellness benefits are effective on the first day of employment.
Potential for career growth on an expanding team and organization.
152 hours of paid time off annually plus 8 paid holidays.
Community engagement and green initiatives.
Engaging D&I Employee Resource Groups.
Tuition reimbursement program.
Generous 401K match.
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.
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Catalent is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veterans.
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