Quality Control Associate Scientist

Quality Control Associate Scientist

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 Quality Control Associate Scientist. The quality Control Associate Scientist under close supervision and guidance, performs tasks from detailed instructions and established procedures.  Comply with site SXPs, corporate policies, and Environmental Health and Safety requirements.  Has basic knowledge of the principles and concepts of a discipline (e.g. Biology, Chemistry).  Applies technical skills to complete assigned work within own group/project team.  A self-motivated, detail-oriented person who is able to make decisions and solve problems is essential. Able to work independently with little to no supervision, and flexible to also assist team members as needed.

This is a full-time role position: Monday-Friday -2nd shift. Hourly, Onsite

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  

• Execute testing procedures for the identification and characterization of raw materials per USP, EP, and JP.  Techniques include, but not limited to: HPLC, GC, UV/Vis, FTIR, conductivity, and wet chemistry
• Execute laboratory work plan / schedule developed with input from supervisor or senior team member
• Maintain high quality documentation in accordance with applicable regulatory guidance and site SOPs documenting work as appropriate within notebooks, forms, etc
• Execute procedures or methods of moderate complexity with high quality and reviews own work to ensure accuracy and completeness.  Able to identify minor quality/compliance gaps during lab work
• May draft technical documents such as methods or certificates of analysis with direct guidance from a supervisor or senior team member
• Perform peer review of routine laboratory documentation.  May review technical documents for accuracy and thoroughness
• Demonstrate laboratory techniques as part of training.  May provide shadowing for training/lab orientation. Assist in the execution of efficiency/compliance improvement projects with guidance
• All other duties as assigned; 

The Candidate 

• Required a Associate's degree in related life science or physical science field. Bachelor's degree in related life science or physical science highly desired
• A minimum of One + year of relevant work experience preferred
• Basic understanding of instrument operations and troubleshooting skills in multiple techniques not limited to: HPLC, GC, Karl Fischer, particle size, ICP-MS, FT-IR, and dissolution preferred
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Internet Explorer required
• Individual may be required to sit, stand, walk regularly and occasionally lift up to 40 pounds
• Occasional requirement to work in cold environment to fill orders (walk-in refrigerator/freezer)

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