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Scientist I, Biologics II

Position Summary:

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. 

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 Pharma Solutions in Kansas City, MO is hiring a Scientist I, Biologics II who is primarily responsible for method evaluation, optimization, transfer and validation activities under cGMP regulatory guidance for Large Molecules/Biologics product development and related stability studies. Also responsible for drafting technical documents such as methods, method forms, validation protocols and reports.

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

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 Molecules/Biologics Therapeutics, will execute laboratory testing using the following techniques as required: HPLC/UPLC techniques/methods (e.g., SEC, IEX, RP-HPLC, HIC, peptide map, glycan analysis, etc.), Karl Fischer, Compendial assays, (i.e., appearance. pH, etc.);
• UV-Vis, Aggregation techniques such as MFI, AUC, SEC-MALS;
• Successfully trains on 2-4 methods and/or techniques mentioned above and perform adhoc sample testing activities and participate with minimum guidance in method development, evaluation, optimization, transfer, and validation activities under cGMP as required;
• Applies complex scientific and laboratory concepts and theories related to specific testing in the group;
• Train and coach peers on methods and laboratory instruments and equipment;
• Follow cGMP requirements for legible, accurate and thorough documentation to meet regulatory compliance;
• Drafts and review technical documents such as methods, method forms, validation protocols and technical reports with minimal 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+ years of relevant experience;
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form Capable of rapid learning of unfamiliar principles or techniques with minimum training;
• Able to prioritize and suggest alternatives or contingencies to achieve the correct technical solutions with most efficient resource utilization;
• Ability to identify aberrant/out of spec data and limited interpretation of data expected;
• 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 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.

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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