Associate - Biomanufacturing, Downstream/mRNA

Catalent Pharma Solutions; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO + holidays

401K match

Health, dental & vision

Tuition reimbursement

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Catalent, Inc. operates a 263,000 sq. ft. GMP facility in Madison, WI, focused on mammalian biomanufacturing and advanced formulation services. The Biomanufacturing Associate role involves manufacturing biopharmaceutical products in a clean room, following detailed procedures under supervision.

The position emphasizes adherence to cGMPs, GDP-compliant documentation, and continuous improvement through CI initiatives and team coaching, with a sign-on bonus and on-site duties.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma with 4+ years of related manufacturing experience or a bachelor/associate degree with 1+ year in a scientific/biomanufacturing field.
• GMP manufacturing experience preferred.
• Proficient in Word/Excel and office systems.
• Experience with cGMP documentation and quality systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic troubleshooting and downstream purification for mRNA production activities.
• Follow Batch Production Records and SOPs in line with cGMPs and right-first-time principle.
• Document activities per GDPs in BPRs and quality records.
• Recognize deviations and escalate through the Rapid Response process.
• Identify safety, quality, and efficiency improvements; participate in continuous improvement.
• Potential to coach junior teammates and onboard new staff.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Downstream purification

GMP compliance

Documentation

Deviations handling

Safety & CI

Training & onboarding

PIP interactions

Shift coordination

Cleanroom housekeeping

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree

Associate degree

Master's degree in STEM

Tools

TrackWise

ComplianceWire

JD Edwards

DeltaV

Chromatography software (Unicorn)

Job description

Position Summary

Work Schedule: 10pm-8am (Sunday-Wednesday or Wednesday - Saturday shift availability) 100% on-site $5,000 sign-on bonus offered. Catalent, Inc. is a leading global Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO).

Located in Madison, WI, this facility features advanced mammalian cell line engineering and biomanufacturing capabilities using single-use systems to support scalable production.

This 263,000 sq. ft. Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) facility offers integrated formulation and analytical services to address complex development challenges in Biologics.

The Biomanufacturing Associate position is an intermediate-level position in the Manufacturing team and is responsible for the manufacturing of biopharmaceutical products within a clean room environment.

The position is expected to follow detailed instructions and established procedures under supervision.

Role

• Performs basic troubleshooting and Downstream purification for mRNA production activities, such as in‑vitro transcription (IVT) reactions, chromatography, tangential flow filtration (TFF), viral filtration, bulk drug substance filling, and column packing/qualification.
• Accurately follows manufacturing Batch Production Records (BPRs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in accordance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs) and with a focus on "right-first-time" execution.
• Documents all activities in accordance with Good Documentation Practices (GDPs) in BPRs, Forms, and other quality documentation.
• Recognizes deviations from the intended procedure and raises awareness through the Rapid Response process.
• Proactively identifies safety, quality, and efficiency improvements.
• Actively participates in the Catalent Way (Continuous Improvement Culture).
• Leads "Just Do It" (JDI) Continuous Improvement activities and engage in implementation of CI projects.
• May coach more junior team members on basic execution activities and act as an "onboarding buddy" to bring new team members up to speed on culture and basic workplace expectations.
• May become a Certified Trainer and take responsibility for the final sign-off of training completion for basic execution activities.
• Interacts with clients during Person In Plant (PIP) or virtual PIP observations to provide updates on batch schedule and status.
• Participates in daily shift huddles and leads shift exchange activities.
• Performs general cleanroom housekeeping, including room and equipment cleaning, disposal of waste, and maintenance of 5S standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

The Candidate

• Must have High School Diploma or equivalent plus at least four (4) years of relevant experience.
• We will also accept a Bachelors or Associates Degree in a scientific, engineering, or biomanufacturing discipline with 1+ years of experience, or a Master's in STEM without any formal experience.
• GMP manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to use Microsoft Word and Excel, and other Office systems.
• Preferred experience with TrackWise, ComplianceWire, JD Edwards, DeltaV, and Chromatography software (i.e. Unicorn).

Physical requirements

• This position requires frequent sitting, standing, walking, reading of written documents and use of computer monitor screen, reaching with hands and arms, talking, writing, listening.
• Occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, bending, carrying, grasping.
• Frequent lifting and/or moving up to 10 pounds and occasional lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds.
• Must comply with EHS responsibilities for the position.
• Working conditions will be Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioned controlled.
• Ability to operate within a clean room environment as needed.

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
• 152 hours of PTO + 8 paid holidays
• Generous 401K match
• Medical, dental and vision benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement - Let us help you finish your degree or start a new degree!

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. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, you may submit your request by sending an email, and confirming your request for an accommodation and include the job number, title and location to [e-mail]. This option is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability. Information received will be processed by a U.S. Catalent employee and then routed to a local recruiter who will provide assistance to ensure appropriate consideration in the application or hiring process.

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.