Manufacturing Associate

Manufacturing Associate

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.

The Boston-area facility is Catalent’s global Center of Excellence for spray dry dispersion and Dry Powder Inhaler (DPI) capsule manufacture and packaging. The site features inhaled powder spray drying, as well as multiple commercial-scale lines for capsule filling and blister packaging. On-site spray dryers include best-in-class GEA Niro SD1, SD4 and SD7, the latter being the largest CGMP unit of its kind for DPI in North America.

Catalent Pharma Solutions is hiring a Manufacturing Associate performs routine and complex operations for the GMP production of pharmaceutical products. This individual operates in accordance with environmental, health, safety, and cGMP guidelines.  This individual is responsible for the hands-on execution of production activities as they relate to spray drying operations of manufactured products.

This is a full time, hourly role. Work schedule will be a rotating 12-hour schedule 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.  Week 1 will be 48 hours over 4 days, and week two will be 36 hours over 3 days.  Overtime and Holiday pay will be included.

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

• Performs Clean-In-Place, Clean-Out-of-Place, and equipment sanitization;
• Operates and monitors manufacturing equipment for the production of clinical and commercial pharmaceutical products under minimal supervision;
• Executes routine and complex production processes;
• Troubleshoots manufacturing equipment in conjunction with supporting functional groups to resolve issues and optimize process;
• Performs inspection of equipment and documents;
• Receives and distributes supplies in the manufacturing area;  
• Provides feedback to manager on recommendations for procedural and process improvements;  
• Utilizes process knowledge to influence positive change during the review and revision of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs);
• Participates in continuous improvement activities and projects as needed;
• All other duties as assigned

The Candidate

• A High School diploma or equivalent combined with five (5) years of experience, or a Biotechnology Certificate or Associate’s Degree in science related field combined with three (3) years of experience is required. A Bachelor’s Degree in Physical or Chemical Sciences (life sciences) or related Engineering field, and one (1) years of experience is preferred;
• Experience with operating automated manufacturing control systems is preferred;
• Experience utilizing parts washers and autoclaves for the preparation of manufacturing and/or laboratory equipment;
• Critical understanding of the importance of documentation and data traceability;
• Extensive familiarity with executing Standard Operating Procedures in a manufacturing or assembling environment, preferably in the pharmaceutical industry;
• Strong working knowledge of Good Documentation and current Good Manufacturing Practices;
• Demonstrated ability to perform product and/or process investigations preferred;
• Individual may be required to sit, stand, walk regularly and occasionally lift 0-40 pounds;

Why you should join Catalent:

• Defined career path and annual performance review and feedback process 
• Diverse, inclusive culture 
• 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 
• 152 Hours + 8 paid holidays
• Several Employee Resource Groups focusing on D&I
• Dynamic, fast-paced work environment
• Community engagem