Catalent’s Kansas City facility is home to our Oral & Specialty Drug Delivery, Biologics Analytical Services and Clinical Supply Services businesses.
Position SummaryWe have an opportunity for an Analytics Scientist II to join our team. In this role, you will work on diverse assignments that require creativity and technical expertise. You will have the chance to lead projects, guide team members, and interact with customers. This position offers autonomy and the ability to make impactful decisions while ensuring compliance with Environmental Health and Safety requirements.
Shift: Monday - Friday, 8am-4:30pm
Location: Kansas City, MO
100% Onsite
Develop and execute laboratory work plans and schedules independently, using customer milestones and site performance standards. Work with sample types including in-process, release, or stability. Apply techniques such as High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), UV/Vis, Disintegration, and Dissolution using apparatus types 1, 2, 3, 5, and 6. Perform method development, validation, and transfer activities.
Author technical documents, including protocols, test methods, reports, certificates of analysis, and operating procedures.
Review technical documents for accuracy, completeness, and regulatory compliance.
Direct the work of technical staff, including assigning tasks.
Serve as Technical Lead, responsible for project outcomes and customer interaction.
Execute efficiency improvement projects with guidance.
Identify and recommend business opportunities on a project-specific basis.
Train others on laboratory techniques.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Bachelor's degree in a related life science or physical science field with a minimum of 6 years of related work experience, or a Master's degree with a minimum of 4 years of related work experience, or a Doctorate degree with 0+ years of related work experience.
Ability to proactively address work issues at both an individual and team level.
Ability to process, maintain, and interpret data.
Understanding of instrument operations and troubleshooting skills in multiple techniques.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with internal and external customers.
Well organized with the ability to multitask and manage time efficiently.
Physical requirements include: standing frequently; walking and sitting occasionally; lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 40 lbs occasionally; kneeling rarely; reaching frequently. Work environment may involve occasional noise, vibration, and hazards, with rare exposure to extreme temperatures, humidity, and wet conditions.
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.
Competitive paid time off plus 8 paid holidays.
Community engagement and green initiatives.
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.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in life science or physical science with 6+ years experience OR Master's with 4+ years OR Doctorate with 0+ years
- Experience with HPLC
- Experience with UV/Vis
- Experience with disintegration and dissolution testing (apparatus types 1,2,3,5,6)
- Method development, validation, and transfer experience
- Ability to process, maintain, and interpret data
- Understanding of instrument operations and troubleshooting in multiple techniques
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with internal and external customers
- Well organized with ability to multitask and manage time efficiently
- Ability to proactively address work issues at individual and team level
Catalent, Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Catalent, Inc. and has not been reviewed or approved by Catalent, Inc..
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off is commonly described as roughly 152 hours per year plus about eight paid holidays for U.S. roles. Eligibility and exact counts vary by location, but the allotment is positioned as competitive.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with a company match (often described as dollar‑for‑dollar up to 6%) is part of the package. The match level is commonly referenced as a meaningful component of total rewards.
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Inclusive Benefits Coverage — Medical, dental, vision, life/disability, HSA/FSA, EAP, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, commuter and dependent‑care benefits, and wellness programs are offered. Some roles indicate benefits eligibility begins on the first day for direct hires.
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What We Do
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. For more information, visit www.catalent.com.
