Pharmaceutical Development Technician I

Pharmaceutical Development Technician 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 Pharmaceutical Development Technician I. The Pharmaceutical Development Technician I is responsible for performing setup/teardown, manufacture and cleaning of all equipment and processes associated with manufacturing operations under supervision from senior technicians.

This is a full-time, on-site hourly position: Monday – Friday, 6am – 2:30pm shift.

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

• Responsible for ensuring cGMP compliance and generally good housekeeping
• Ensures that all Catalent safety procedures are followed and identifies/communicates the necessary adjustments to address potential safety concerns.  Will also ensure the proper use of PPE (Personal Protection Equipment)
• Focuses on learning all equipment and testing within core group while maintaining high quality standards
• Maintain up to date training on equipment and site procedures
• Perform daily tasks to ensure that working areas are stocked with proper materials and supplies
• Perform physical characterization testing on raw and in-process materials
• Support sampling and packaging of in-process and finish product material
• All other duties as assigned

The Candidate:

• High School Diploma or General Education required
• Must be able to manage priorities and projects effectively 
• Must communicate clearly with all levels of management
• Capability to work in a matrix organization
• Maintains current knowledge of cGMP regulations and regulatory trends as they pertain to the stated responsibilities
• Physical Requirements: On an average 8-hour day this position requires the ability to walk, sit and stand, use hands to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms at or above shoulder height and below waist height, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk and hear, smell and lift up to 40 pounds. Specific vision requirements include reading of written documents, visual inspection of materials and use of computer monitor screen frequently

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 engagement and green initiatives 
• Generous 401K match 
• Company match on donations to organizations
• Medical, dental and vision benefits effective day one of employment 
• Tuition Reimbursement – Let us help you finish your degree or start a new degree!
• 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 c