Analytics Senior Associate Scientist I

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Tuition reimbursement

PTO & holidays

Job summary

Catalent's Kansas City facility seeks an Analytics Senior Associate Scientist I to execute laboratory work plans, perform analyses with HPLC, GC, and related techniques, and contribute to method development. You will maintain rigorous documentation and support regulatory compliance in a fast-paced, collaborative setting.

The role emphasizes training teammates, driving efficiency projects, and ensuring quality across in-process, release, and stability samples.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related life science or physical science is required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with internal and external customers.
• Well organized with the ability to multitask and manage time efficiently.
• Basic understanding of instrument operations and troubleshooting across multiple techniques.

Responsibilities

• Execute laboratory work plans and schedules.
• Perform analyses using techniques such as HPLC, GC, Karl Fischer, and tablet testing.
• Develop, validate, and transfer analytical methods.
• Maintain accurate laboratory documentation per SOPs and regulations.
• Draft methods or certificates of analysis and participate in technical reviews for accuracy.

Skills

Attention to detail

Written communication

Verbal communication

Organization

Multitasking

Regulatory awareness

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 testing

Appearance testing

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 safety and quality standards. This position offers the chance to work in a collaborative environment focused on scientific excellence and continuous improvement.

Shift and Location

Shift: Mon to Fri 8am-5pm Location: Kansas City, MO 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 testing.
• 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 executing 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 is required at minimum.
• 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

Master's degree in a related life science or physical science field.

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. personal initiative. dynamic pace. meaningful work.

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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.