Position Summary:
Catalent Pharma Solutions in Somerset, NJ is hiring a Senior Associate Scientist in the Analytical group. This person will be performing routine analysis of Finish products testing using laboratory techniques and instrumentation such as HPLC, Dissolution, Karl Fisher, pH meter. The Senior Associate Scientist will test In Process and FP samples and test stability samples at different ICH conditions. This position contributes significantly to the successful timely development of new pharmaceutical products utilizing drug delivery systems and technologies by carrying out required analytical support activities.
This is a full-time position: 8:00AM - 5:00PM Monday – Friday.
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 in Somerset, NJ is home to oral solid dose manufacturing operations as part of the Oral and Specialty Delivery (OSD) business unit. On site we have our state-of-the-art laboratory, clinical, and commercial manufacturing plant for oral dose forms in addition to being the Catalent Center of Excellence for handling Highly Potent Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients.
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
Conduct experiments ranging from R&D to clinical and commercial release
Perform Finish product Testing (Stability, development), QC release, and data review
Perform Assays and Related Substances, Content Uniformity, Karl Fisher, Dissolution, Hardness, Disintegration, etc.
Perform testing utilizing HPLC, GC, UPLC, Dissolution, UV, and KF techniques
Perform test and report data as per the Catalent approved procedures
Conduct Laboratory investigation using the TrackWise system following SOPs and Procedures
Perform Opex activities, data trending, and SOPs revisions as assigned
Follow regulatory guidelines, SOPs, cGMPs and Laboratory procedures
All other duties as assigned.
The Candidate
Bachelors degree is required, Masters degree is preferred
3 or more years of experience is required with a Bachelors degree or entry level with a Masters degree in Science
Mathematical thinking and reasoning ability is required
Background in pharmaceutical separation science (HPLC, GC) is strongly preferred
Good understanding and application of scientific principles and techniques is preferred
Experience with GMP and ICH regulations is preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel highly preferred
Requires excellent written and verbal communication
Candidate must be comfortable in a fast-paced work environment
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
152 hours of PTO + 8 paid holidays
401K program with match
Several Employee Resource Groups focusing on D&I
Dynamic, fast-paced work environment
Positive working environment focusing on continually improving processes to remain innovative
Potential for career growth on an expanding team within an organization dedicated to preserving and bettering lives
Community engagement and green initiatives
Medical, dental and vision benefits effective day one of employment
Tuition Reimbursement – Let us help you finish your degree or earn a new one!
WellHub program to promote overall physical wellness
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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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