Analytical Chemist II

Catalent; Greenville (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off + holidays

Onsite wellness programs

Job summary

Catalent in Greenville, NC seeks an Analytical Chemist II to perform routine and non-routine analytical testing supporting pharmaceutical products. You will work with chromatographic and spectrophotometric methods, interpret data, and contribute to method development and validation.

The role is 100% onsite with standard daytime hours. Candidates should have experience in chromatography, data review, and quality regulatory alignment. Join Catalent and contribute to patient-safe products.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree with pharma analytics experience.
• Experience with chromatographic techniques (HPLC/GC/UV).
• Ability to develop/validate analytical methods and review data.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and non-routine analytical testing (HPLC/GC/UV) for excipients, API, drug products.
• Interpret data, trend against specs, prepare reports and templates.
• Author SOPs and testing procedures, ensure calibration/maintenance of instruments.

Skills

HPLC

GC

UV

Data interpretation

Documentation

Education

Master's degree in sciences

Bachelor’s degree in science

Associate degree in biotechnology/chemistry

Tools

LIMS

Empower

Job description

About Site

Catalent’s Greenville, North Carolina site is a major oral solid dose development and manufacturing campus, delivering end‑to‑end, turnkey solutions from formulation development through commercial manufacturing and packaging. The site specializes in oral solid dosage forms, supported by integrated formulation expertise, comprehensive analytical services, and scalable manufacturing capabilities designed to support both commercial products and potent or targeted therapies, including orphan drugs. Backed by more than $100 million in recent investments, the Greenville operation features fit‑for‑scale infrastructure, potent handling capabilities, and a strong regulatory track record, making it a critical part of Catalent’s global network for advancing complex oral drug programs from development to market.

Catalent’s Greenville, North Carolina site is a major oral solid dose development and manufacturing campus, delivering end‑to‑end, turnkey solutions from formulation development through commercial manufacturing and packaging. The site specializes in oral solid dosage forms, supported by integrated formulation expertise, comprehensive analytical services, and scalable manufacturing capabilities designed to support both commercial products and potent or targeted therapies, including orphan drugs. Backed by more than $100 million in recent investments, the Greenville operation features fit‑for‑scale infrastructure, potent handling capabilities, and a strong regulatory track record, making it a critical part of Catalent’s global network for advancing complex oral drug programs from development to market.

Position Summary

We have an opportunity for an Analytical Chemist II to join our team. In this role, you will independently perform routine and non-routine analytical testing to support pharmaceutical products while ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards. You will work with chromatographic and spectrophotometric methods, interpret data, and contribute to method development and validation. This position offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on product quality and patient safety.

Shift: Monday - Friday; 8:00am-5:00pm
Location: Grenville, NC
100% Onsite

The Role

• Independently perform routine and complex testing using chromatographic and spectrophotometric methods (HPLC, GC, UV) for excipients, new chemical entities, and drug products. Compare laboratory data against specifications and trend data to determine compliance with requirements.
• Interpret data and provide recommendations to management for improvements or potential concerns. Create report templates and enter data into established reports or software systems.
• Author standard operating procedures, analytical testing procedures, and final submission-ready documents under general supervision.
• Propose applicable specifications based on data obtained for certain programs with guidance. Ensure proper usage, care, and return of calibration standards and instrumentation. Follow method instructions and internal SOPs to ensure accuracy and prevent repeat testing or deviations.
• Direct and assist in laboratory personnel training when required. Evaluate and validate methods of analysis for chemical entities and drug product formulations under general supervision.
• Assist with method development to ensure robustness and validation readiness. Serve as a technical liaison between functional groups such as Quality Assurance and metrology when needed.
• Conduct peer review of laboratory experiments for accuracy and provide guidance to junior team members.
• Maintain proficiency in electronic laboratory systems and perform supervisory sign-off for electronic reports.
• Other Duties as assigned.

The Candidate

Minimum Requirements

• Master’s degree in a science-related field with 2 years of professional experience in pharmaceutical analytical chemistry.
• Bachelor’s degree in a science-related field (e.g., Biology, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences) with 3 years of professional experience in pharmaceutical analytical chemistry.
• Associate degree in Biotechnology, Chemistry, or equivalent science degree with 4 years of professional experience in pharmaceutical analytical chemistry.
• Experience in a Catalent analytical laboratory in a role that is independent and proficient in chromatography, data review, troubleshooting, and technical understanding may substitute for 2 years of professional experience.
• Position requires the ability to lift 10-40 lbs unassisted.
• Majority of the workday involves standing, walking, lifting, pulling, and pushing.
• Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, and reaching.
• Some exposure to hazardous chemicals and other active chemical ingredients.

Why You Should Join Catalent

• Positive and fast-paced working environment focusing on continual improvement and innovation.
• Competitive Paid Time Off plus 8 paid holidays.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits effective day one of employment.
• Tuition Reimbursement to help you finish your degree or earn a new one.
• Site-based Employee Engagement activities such as Music Bingo, Puppy Supply Donation Program, and more.
• Employee Resource Groups focusing on Diversity and Inclusion.
• Environmentally friendly initiatives including regular participation in Highway Clean-up.
• Defined career path with annual performance reviews and growth opportunities.
• WellHub program promoting physical and mental wellness, including onsite fitness center.
• Perkspot offers exclusive discounts from over 900 merchants in various categories.

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.

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

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