Associate Scientist II, Biologics II

Position Summary:

Catalent Pharma Solutions in Kansas City, MO is hiring an Associate Scientist II for our Biologics II Team. The main activities will be to provide and report data, as required by project contracts within the Biologics Department. The data may be used for submission in Regulatory packages, release and stability testing of clinical and animal trial dose forms and in support of development projects.

This is a full-time role position: Monday – Friday, daytime hours. Flexible with hours worked (7AM-3PM, 8AM-4PM, 9AM-5PM)

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 Clinical Delivery Services and Biologics Analytical 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

• In support of large molecule therapeutics, execute laboratory work plan / schedule developed with input from supervisor or senior team member. Sample types include in-process, release or stability. Techniques may include any or all of the following: HPLC/UPLC techniques/methods (e.g. SEC, IEX, RP-HPLC, HIC, peptide map, glycan analysis, etc.), Karl Fischer, Compendia assays, (i.e. appearance. pH, etc.), UV-Vis, Solo-VPE, Nano Drop, Aggregation techniques such as MFI, AUC, SEC-MALS
• Perform activities under cGMP as appropriate;
• 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;
• Trains others on laboratory techniques;
• All other duties as assigned;

The Candidate

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences such as Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology or closely related Physical Science required with 0+ years of relevant experience required;
• Maintain high quality laboratory documentation in accordance with applicable regulatory guidance and Site SOPs;
• Ability to learn and retain technical information;
• Proactively address work issues at both an individual level and a team level;
• 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
• 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 with quarterly 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 
• 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. 

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Catalent is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veterans.

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