Analytics Senior Associate Scientist I
Position Summary:
Catalent Pharma Solutions in Kansas City, MO is hiring an Analytics Senior Associate Scientist I. Under general supervision, the Sr. Associate Scientist I performs work that is varied in analytical development and that may be somewhat difficult in character. Some evaluation, originality or ingenuity is required at the Sr. Associate Scientist I level. This individual follows established protocols and work plans and may be assisted by laboratory technicians/assistants.
This is a full-time position: Monday – Friday, days from 8am-4:30pm.
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 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
- Execute laboratory work plan / schedule developed with input from supervisor or senior team member. Sample types include in-process, release or stability. Techniques include HPLC (High Performance Liquid Chromatography), GC (Gas Chromatography), Karl Fischer, Disintegration, Friability, Hardness, and appearance. Under direction, may perform method validation or transfer activities.
- May draft technical documents such as methods or certificates of analysis.
- Performs parallel review of laboratory documentation and may become qualified to perform technical review of documents for accuracy, thoroughness and regulatory compliance.
- Assists in the execution of efficiency improvement projects with guidance.
- Maintain high quality laboratory documentation in accordance with applicable regulatory guidance and Site SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures).
- Executes procedures or methods of moderate to advanced complexity with high quality.
- Ability to identify aberrant/out of spec data and limited interpretation of data expected.
- Propose continuous Improvements to established procedures and methods based upon sound judgment.
- All other duties as assigned.
The Candidate
- Bachelor's degree in related life science or physical science is required plus 2 or more years related work experience. Master’s degree and 0 years of experience accepted.
- Experience with Agilent HPLC and Empower preferred.
- Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
- Mathematical and scientific reasoning ability along with excellent written and verbal communications skills with internal and external customers.
- Basic understanding of instrument operations and troubleshooting skills in multiple techniques.
- Physical Requirements: On an average 8 hour day this position requires the ability to walk, sit and stand, use hands to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms at or above shoulder height and below waist height, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk and hear, smell and lift up to 40 pounds. Specific vision requirements including reading of written documents, visual inspection of materials and use of computer monitor screen frequently. May require the use of a respirator.
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
- 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
- Competitive salary
- 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
- 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.
Catalent is committed to the health and safety of its employees, visitors and the customers and patients we serve. As a result of the global pandemic, we have modified many of our recruitment and on-boarding processes to maintain everyone’s safety. The Human Resources teams will communicate all necessary safety processes and procedures throughout each stage.
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