Computer Systems Engineer I

Computer System Engineer I

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 Computer System Engineer I (CSE). The Computer System Engineer I (CSE) is responsible for supporting the day-to-day business needs in the laboratory, manufacturing, and related support areas for continuous keep-up of various computerized and equipment systems implemented at the Catalent Kansas City site.

This is a full-time, on-site salary position.

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

• Provides System Administration for various GMP applications including and not limited to network, software, and hardware support and troubleshooting of computerized systems and equipment for Laboratories (Analytics, QC, etc), Manufacturing, and other technology support systems
• Work closely with Catalent Quality, Operations, and Validation to deliver Computer System Validation (CSV) projects and support tasks involving integration and implementation of existing, upgraded and new systems, equipment, instruments and applications following GxP guidelines
• Troubleshoot technical IT incidents and determine solutions/workarounds by collaborating with system and/or equipment manufacturers/vendors and applicable 3rd party service providers
• Work closely with Validation and Technology Systems management to manage up to pre-defined scope, schedule, and budgets for technology projects; by means of working both independently and as a member of a project execution team
• Assists in responding to customer / regulatory audit observations and corrective actions as it pertains to computer system implementation, validation, maintenance, and administration
• Provide technical input required to complete Quality driven deliverables (Deviations, Follow-Ups, Change Actions, etc.) that relate to hardware, software, and network driven challenges
• Identifies and implements improvement opportunities for Laboratory, Manufacturing and Enterprise computer systems
• All other duties as assigned

The Candidate:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science (CS), Computer Information Science (CIS), Computer Engineering (CE), Information Technology (IT) or related field is required
• At least one year technical experience supporting laboratory analytical systems in a GMP environment with strong principles of computer networking, cybersecurity and data integrity is preferred
• Knowledge of fundamental IT principles such as TCIP/IP protocol and Active Directory, Data Backups, Data Archival and Disaster Recovery practices; Enterprise Anti-Virus, Firewall, and Cyber Security standards; Application patch management, including System Administration tools; LAN-WAN infrastructure upkeep and operation of computer systems
• Experience working with external IT Service providers is desired
• Pharmaceutical and/or Life Science industry experience preferred but not required
• Individual may be required to sit, stand, walk regularly and occasionally lift up to 40 pounds

Why you should join Catalent:

• Defined career path and annual performance review and feedback process 
• Diverse, incl