Our Swindon facility houses our Zydis® fast dissolving tablet development and manufacturing operation as well as a CMC pharmaceutical analytical lab services unit that offers ASAP stability.
Position SummaryShift: 07.00 - 19.00, 4 days on, 4 days off
Location: Swindon, UK
100% Onsite
We have an opportunity for a QC Scientist 2 (FTC) to join our team. In this role, you will perform quality control release testing of finished products using a range of analytical techniques. You will support validation studies, maintain accurate documentation, and ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice requirements. This position offers the chance to contribute to a high-performing team in a dynamic laboratory environment.
The Role- Perform QC release testing of finished products using techniques including High-Performance Liquid Chromatography, Dissolution, Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy, Karl Fischer, Ultraviolet, Thin Layer Chromatography, pH and balances.
- Review analytical testing completed by junior scientists.
- Support validation studies by creating test plans and executing testing.
- Prepare stability reports and maintain accurate laboratory documentation.
- Identify and investigate Out of Specification/Out of Trend results and support deviation investigations.
- Ensure testing is completed accurately, on time, and in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice requirements.
- Interpret schedules and prioritise workload effectively.
- Maintain laboratory standards through 5S, stock management, and participation in laboratory rotas.
- Support audit readiness, training activities, archiving, and quality system compliance.
- Train colleagues where required and support team objectives.
- Adhere to Environmental Health & Safety, Control of Substances Hazardous to Health, and laboratory safety requirements, promoting a safe working environment.
- Degree in a Scientific, Biotech or similar subject required or equivalent experience.
- Experience with High-Performance Liquid Chromatography.
- IT literate, including Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
- Team player.
- Good team collaboration skills.
- Experience working within a GMP environment
- Our Swindon facility houses our Zydis® fast dissolving tablet development and manufacturing operation as well as a CMC pharmaceutical analytical lab services unit that offers ASAP stability.
- Competitive Salary – Reflecting your experience and skills.
- Bonus & Benefits – Includes a site performance bonus, a pension scheme matching up to 8% and life assurance. Enjoy a generous holiday entitlement that increases with tenure, with the option to purchase additional leave. Plus, gain access to Reward Gateway, offering discounts at many national retailers.
- Career Development – Access high-quality training, mentoring, and cross-functional opportunities within Catalent’s global network. Benefit from a subscription to LinkedIn Learning, providing access to 10,000+ online courses.
- Health & Wellbeing – Includes an employee assistance programme, on-site canteen facilities, and an active safety and “Patient First” culture. Take advantage of a Cycle to Work Scheme and an Electric Vehicle car scheme.
- Excellent Location – Just a two-minute drive from J16 of the M4, with free on-site parking.
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 and does not discriminate based on any characteristic protected by local law.
If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, you may submit your request by sending an email, and confirming your request for an accommodation and include the job number, title and location to [email protected]. This option is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability. Information received will be processed by a U.S. Catalent employee and then routed to a local recruiter who will provide assistance to ensure appropriate consideration in the application or hiring process.
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Skills Required
- Degree in a scientific, biotechnology, or similar subject, or equivalent experience
- Experience with High-Performance Liquid Chromatography
- IT literacy, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Experience working within a Good Manufacturing Practice environment
- Team collaboration skills
Catalent, Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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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.
