Quality Control Scientist I

Position Summary

• Shift: Monday – Friday 8am-4:30pm
• 100% on-site
  
  
  

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.

The Quality Control Scientist I usually works with some supervision, consulting the Group Lead when unusual matters arise. They may be supported by laboratory associate‑level scientists. The role involves broad assignments that require originality, ingenuity, and independent judgment, with appreciable latitude for un‑reviewed decisions. The Scientist I may also direct projects and guide employees in a technical lead capacity. Additionally, they are responsible for complying with all divisional and site Environmental Health and Safety requirements.

The role:

• Develop and execute laboratory work plans/schedules independently, using customer milestones and Division/site performance standards and metrics. Sample types include Raw Materials, in-process, Release, API and/or Packaging Components. Techniques include HPLC, GC, Karl Fischer, Polarimetry, FTIR, UV-VIS Spectrophotometer and/or wet chemistry testing.
• Perform method development and/or method transfer activities.
• Authors technical documents, such as protocols, test methods, text reports and operating procedures.
• Review technical documents for accuracy, thoroughness and regulatory compliance.
• Responsible as Technical Lead/Subject Matter Expert with responsibility for project outcome and customer interaction.
• Executes efficiency improvement project with guidance.
• Trains others on laboratory techniques.
  
  
  

The candidate:

• Bachelor’s degree in related life science or physical science is required at minimum. 5 years related work experience preferred.
• Master’s degree with 2 years related experience
• Doctorate Degree with 0–2 years related experience.
• Proactively address work issues at both an individual and a team level.
• Ability to process, maintain, and interpret data.
• Understanding of instrument operations and troubleshooting skills in multiple techniques.
  
  
  

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.

personal initiative. dynamic pace. meaningful work.

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

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