Senior Technician, QC Sample Management

The Sr. Technician, QC is responsible for QC sample coordination, ensuring compliance with cGMP and company procedures. This role includes receiving samples for QC testing, managing QC sample inventory and transfers, coordinating testing with onsite labs, and managing laboratory supply inventory and service contracts. The Sr. Technician will also prepare samples for shipment, manage chain of custody requirements, and verify the accuracy of submitted materials.

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.

Shift: Tuesday – Saturday (8:30am-5pm).

The role:

• Receive and coordinate samples for QC testing from various departments, ensuring accurate storage, documentation, and chain of custody, and follow up with departments for resolution of any discrepancies or issues.
• Work closely with various departments for scheduling sample submission and testing activities, sample coordination, and sample transfers.
• Maintain continuous inventory management of QC samples, including coordination of sample dispositions.
• Coordinate testing and shipping with clients and contract laboratories, including coordinating with Materials Control and preparing labels as needed.
• Manage laboratory equipment and supply inventories, service contracts, and purchase requisitions. Communicate with QC management, Finance, Procurement, and vendors.
• May cross-train to perform testing, sample aliquoting, or other activities with other QC teams.
• Author and/or review QC SOPs, as needed.
• Adhere to the Environmental, Health, and Safety program and cGMP standards.

The candidate:

• Requires a HS Diploma with 2 – 4 years of experience in a cGMP environment, or B.S. or A.S. in a Life Sciences discipline with 0 – 2 years of cGMP experience.
• Strong knowledge and experience working under the requirements of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and using Good Documentation Practice (GDP) for pharmaceuticals and biologics. Experience with sample coordination and work with CTLs preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word required. Familiarity with GLIMS or other sample management applications preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to succeed in a team-oriented environment under dynamic conditions. Dependable and can work with minimal supervision on scheduled tasks.

The anticipated salary range for this position in Maryland is $47,600 to $65,450 plus an annual bonus target. The final salary offered to a successful candidate may vary, and will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to: the type and length of experience within the job, type and length of experience within the industry, skillset, education, business needs, etc. Catalent is a multi-state employer, and this salary range may not reflect positions that work in other states.

Why you should join Catalent:

• Competitive medical benefits and 401K
• 152 hours PTO + 8 Paid Holidays
• Dynamic, fast-paced work environment
• Opportunity to work on Continuous Improvement Processes

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. 

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