Scientist, Biologics III

Position Summary:

Catalent Pharma Solutions in Kansas City, MO is hiring a Scientist, Biologics III whose 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 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

• In support of large molecule therapeutics, develop and execute laboratory work, plans/schedules independently using customer milestones and Division/site performance standards and metrics. Sample types include in-process, release or stability for CMC support. Techniques may include any or all of the following: Mammalian cell culture, Sterile technique, In vitro cell based assays (e.g. reporter gene bioassay, cell titer glo proliferation bioassay, etc.), ELISA assays, quantitative and potency (fluorescence, luminescence, colorimetric, MSD), Molecular biology (e.g. qPCR, PCR, etc.), Kinetic binding assessment (e.g. BLI or SPR), Flow cytometry;
• Perform method validation or transfer activities, as needed. Under direction, perform method development activities;
• Perform various types of testing under cGMP, as appropriate;
• Author technical documents, such as protocols, test methods, reports, certificates of analysis, and operating procedures;
• Responsible as Project Technical Lead with responsibility for project outcome and customer interaction;
• Train, coach or mentor others on technical, personal development or business issues;
• Supervise technical staff, including work assignments and performance management;
• Execute efficiency improvement project with guidance
• All other duties as assigned;

The Candidate

• Requires Degree in Life Sciences such as Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology or closely related physical science;
• Requires Bachelors Degree: 7+ years of relevant experience; OR Masters Degree: 2+ years of relevant experience; OR Doctorate Degree: 0-2+ years of relevant experience;
• Maintain high quality laboratory documentation in accordance with applicable regulatory guidance and Site SOPs;
• Can organize and manage teams chartered to address resolution of lab issues or special projects with general management guidance;

• Able to prioritize and suggest alternatives or contingencies to achieve the correct technical solutions with most efficient resource utilization;
• 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 + 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
• GymPass 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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Catalent is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veterans.

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