Associate, II Manufacturing - Upstream

Catalent Pharma Solutions; Harmans (MD); On-site; USD 58,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading global contract development and manufacturing organization dedicated to enhancing patient health. As an Associate II in Manufacturing, you will support upstream processes in a state-of-the-art facility, ensuring the production of biologics meets the highest quality standards. This full-time role offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for career growth and development. You will play a crucial role in producing life-saving treatments while collaborating with talented professionals in a culture that prioritizes safety and compliance. Be part of a team that makes a significant impact on patients' lives every day.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

401K Match

Community Engagement Initiatives

Diversity & Inclusion Programs

Qualifications

• 1+ years experience in upstream or downstream biologic production under GMP.
• Experience in cGMP biopharmaceutical manufacturing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete Batch Production Records under cGMP.
• Collaborate with teams to transfer projects into GMP.
• Troubleshoot process and equipment issues.

Skills

GMP Biologic Production

Upstream Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing

Aseptic Techniques

Troubleshooting Equipment

Documentation (SOPs, BPRs)

MS Office Proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Scientific Field

Associate's Degree in Scientific Field

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Large-scale Centrifuges

Autoclaves

Washers

Job description

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Associate, II Manufacturing - Upstream

Apply locations: Harmans, MD
Time type: Full time
Posted on: Posted 2 Days Ago
End Date: June 1, 2025 (28 days left to apply)
Job requisition id: 0087951

Job Title: Associate II, Manufacturing - Upstream

Location: Harmans, Maryland

Company: Catalent Inc.

About Us: 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 experience in development sciences, delivery technologies, and multi-modality manufacturing, Catalent supports the acceleration of development programs and the launch of over a hundred new products annually. Powered by thousands of scientists and technicians across more than 40 global sites, Catalent supplies billions of doses of life-enhancing and life-saving treatments each year.

Catalent is committed to a Patient First culture through excellence in quality and compliance, ensuring the safety of every patient, consumer, and employee.

About Our Facility: Our FDA-licensed, state-of-the-art CGMP manufacturing facility for Gene Therapies is located on the Harmans/BWI campus in Baltimore, Maryland. The campus features two manufacturing facilities supporting Phase 3 through commercial manufacturing of advanced therapeutic products, including Adeno-associated Virus (AAV), viral vector-based therapies, and vaccines.

Position Overview: The Associate II, Manufacturing, supports the cGMP upstream manufacturing process, applying broad knowledge of theories and principles to solve operational and routine tasks in producing bulk biologics from microbial and cell culture systems for Phase I/II & commercial GMP manufacturing.

Position Schedule: This full-time, hourly role requires 100% on-site presence with both AM and PM 12-hour shifts (2 days on, 2 days off, 3 days on rotation).

Key Responsibilities:

• Complete Batch Production Records under cGMP, documenting processes and manufacturing steps in detail using SOPs and BPRs.
• Collaborate with Process Development and Manufacturing Sciences and Technology teams to transfer new projects into GMP.
• Generate and revise internal and external documents (SOPs, BRs).
• Troubleshoot process and equipment issues; coordinate with Facilities and Validation to maintain equipment.
• Work with production management on current and new projects, helping develop processes/techniques to meet contract goals and prevent delays.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

The Candidate:

• Bachelor’s degree in a Scientific, Engineering, or Biotech field with at least 1 year experience in upstream (fermentation/bioreactor) or downstream (chromatography, buffers/media skid) biologic production processes under GMP.
• Associate’s degree in a Scientific, Engineering, or Biotech field with at least 2 years’ GMP experience in biologic production.
• High School Diploma or GED with at least 4 years’ GMP biologic production experience.
• Prior experience in cGMP upstream biopharmaceutical manufacturing is highly preferred.
• Experience with large-scale centrifuges, washers, and autoclaves is highly preferred.
• Experience working in aseptic environments is highly preferred.
• Proficient in MS Office and related PC skills.

Compensation: The salary range in Maryland is anticipated to be $58,240 to $80,080, plus shift differential and annual bonus, when eligible. Final salary depends on experience, education, skillset, and other factors. As a multi-state employer, this range may vary in other states.

Why join Catalent:

• Medical, dental, vision, and wellness benefits from day one.
• Potential for career growth within an expanding organization.
• 152 hours of paid time off annually plus 8 paid holidays.
• Community engagement and green initiatives.
• Diversity & Inclusion Employee Resource Groups.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Generous 401K match.

Join Catalent to further your career: Be part of a global leader in drug development and delivery, helping bring over 7,000 products to patients worldwide. Catalent offers an exciting, growing environment where employees collaborate with pharma, biopharma, and consumer health companies to advance medicines from development to market. We produce over 70 billion doses annually, making a difference in patients’ lives every day.

personal initiative. dynamic pace. meaningful work.

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Catalent is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including for disability and veterans. For accommodations, contact: [e-mail].

Note to Agencies: We do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies without a signed agreement. Resumes from third-party agencies will be the property of Catalent, with no fee paid for referrals.

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