Analytics Senior Associate Scientist I

Catalent; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

8 paid holidays

Medical, dental, and vision benefits (

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Catalent Kansas City seeks an Analytics Senior Associate Scientist I to perform diverse analytical laboratory tasks, contribute to testing and method development, and ensure compliance with EH&S requirements. The role emphasizes accurate documentation and collaboration in a quality-focused environment.

The position supports in-process, release, and stability testing using HPLC, GC, Karl Fischer, and related techniques, with a typical M-F 8am-4pm shift onsite in Kansas City, MO.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related life science or physical science field with 2+ years of related work experience, or a Master’s degree with 0+ years preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with internal and external customers.
• Ability to process, maintain, and interpret data effectively.
• Basic understanding of instrument operations and troubleshooting across multiple techniques.
• Proactively address work issues at both individual and team level.
• Well organized with the ability to multitask and manage time efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Execute laboratory work plans and schedules with supervisor input.
• Work with in-process, release, and stability samples using HPLC, GC, Karl Fischer, and related tests.
• Perform method development, validation, and transfer activities under direction.
• Maintain accurate laboratory documentation per regulatory guidance and SOPs.
• Draft methods or certificates of analysis and participate in technical reviews for accuracy.

Skills

Data interpretation

Communication

Multitasking

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in life or physical science

Master’s degree in life or physical science (preferred)

Tools

HPLC

GC

Karl Fischer

Disintegration

Friability

Hardness

Job description

About Site

Catalent’s Kansas City facility is home to our Oral & Specialty Drug Delivery, Biologics Analytical Services and Clinical Supply Services businesses.

Position Summary

We have an opportunity for an Analytics Senior Associate Scientist I to join our team. In this role, you will perform varied laboratory work that requires attention to detail and adherence to established protocols. You will contribute to analytical testing, documentation, and method development while ensuring compliance with Environmental Health and Safety requirements. This position offers the chance to work in a collaborative environment focused on quality and scientific excellence.

Shift

M-F 8am-4pm

Location

Kansas City, MO

Remote

100% Onsite

The Role

• Execute laboratory work plans and schedules developed with input from a supervisor or senior team member.
• Work with sample types including in-process, release, or stability using techniques such as HPLC, GC, Karl Fischer, Disintegration, Friability, Hardness, and appearance.
• Perform method development, validation, and transfer activities under direction.
• Maintain accurate and high-quality laboratory documentation in accordance with regulatory guidance and site standard operating procedures.
• Draft technical documents such as methods or certificates of analysis.
• Perform parallel review of laboratory documentation and may qualify to perform technical review for accuracy, thoroughness, and regulatory compliance.
• Assist in execution of efficiency improvement projects with guidance.
• Train others on laboratory techniques.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

The Candidate

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related life science or physical science field with 2+ years of related work experience, or a Master’s degree in a related life science or physical science field with 0+ years of related work experience preferred.
• Proactively address work issues at both an individual and team level.
• Ability to process, maintain, and interpret data effectively.
• Basic understanding of instrument operations and troubleshooting skills across multiple techniques.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with internal and external customers.
• Well organized with the ability to multitask and manage time efficiently.

Preferred Skills & Background

• Previous HPLC experience highly preferred.

Why You Should Join Catalent

• Defined career path and annual performance review and feedback process.
• Diverse, inclusive culture.
• Potential for career growth on an expanding team within an organization dedicated to preserving and bettering lives.
• Competitive paid time off plus 8 paid holidays.
• Community engagement and green initiatives.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits effective day one of employment.
• Tuition reimbursement.

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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