Analytics Scientist I

About Site

Catalent’s Kansas City facility is home to our Oral & Specialty Drug Delivery, Biologics Analytical Services and Clinical Supply Services businesses.

Position Summary

We have an opportunity for an Analytics Scientist I to join our team. This role involves working on diverse assignments that require creativity and problem-solving. You will have the chance to lead projects, interact with customers, and contribute to technical documentation. This position offers autonomy and the ability to make impactful decisions while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

Shift: Monday to Friday 8am-5pm
Location: Kansas City, MO
100% Onsite

The Role

• Develop and execute laboratory work plans and schedules independently, using customer milestones and site performance standards.

• Work with sample types including in-process, release, or stability using techniques such as HPLC, GC, Karl Fischer, Disintegration, Friability, Hardness, and appearance.

• Perform method development, validation, and transfer activities.

• Author technical documents such as protocols, test methods, reports, certificates of analysis, and operating procedures.

• Review technical documents for accuracy, completeness, and regulatory compliance.

• Direct work of technical staff, including assigning tasks.

• Act as Technical Lead with responsibility for project outcomes and customer interaction.

• Execute efficiency improvement projects with guidance.

• Identify and recommend business opportunities on a project-specific basis.

• Train others on laboratory techniques.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

The Candidate

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related life science or physical science is required at minimum.

• Ability to proactively address work issues individually and within a team.

• Strong ability to process, maintain, and interpret data.

• Understanding of instrument operations and troubleshooting skills in multiple techniques.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills with internal and external customers.

• Well organized with the ability to multitask and manage time efficiently.

Preferred Skills & Background

• Doctorate degree in a related life science or physical science field preferred with 0+ years of related work experience.

• Master's degree in a related life science or physical science field preferred with 4+ years of related work experience.

• Bachelor's degree in a related life science or physical science field preferred with 6+ years of related work experience.

• Previous experience with HPLC and Karl Fischer.

Why You Should Join Catalent

• Defined career path and annual performance review and feedback process.

• Diverse, inclusive culture.

• Potential for career growth on an expanding team within an organization dedicated to preserving and bettering lives.

• Competitive paid time off plus 8 paid holidays.

• Community engagement and green initiatives.

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits effective day one of employment.

• Tuition reimbursement.

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. 

personal initiative. dynamic pace. meaningful work.

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Catalent is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veterans.

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