Associate Scientist I, Product Development

Catalent Pharma Solutions LLC; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO + holidays

Day-one benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Resource Groups

Eco-friendly initiatives

Career development

WellHub program

Discount program

Job summary

Catalent, Inc. in St. Petersburg, FL is seeking an Associate Scientist I, PD to contribute to timely development of softgel products by performing pre-formulation, formulation preparation, and analytical testing in the PD lab.

You will schedule lab work, run solubility and compatibility studies, prepare fill mixes and capsules, and support process validation while collaborating with a fast-paced team. This on-site role offers day-one benefits and opportunities to grow within Catalent's global

Qualifications

• AS degree in a scientific field with 5+ years of GMP laboratory experience or a BS in a scientific field.
• Strong scientific skills and experience with analytical equipment.
• Ability to work in a 100% on-site GMP lab environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-formulation, formulation preparation and testing in the PD lab.
• Schedule and perform lab work to meet project timelines.
• Perform solubility and compatibility studies.
• Prepare laboratory fill mixes and air fill capsules.
• Execute drying and other physical property tests.
• Provide training to staff and ensure quality data.

Skills

Pre-formulation

Formulation testing

Analytical GMP

Laboratory testing

Solubility studies

Education

AS degree in science

BS degree in science

Tools

Analytical equipment

Job description

Associate Scientist I, PD

The Associate Scientist I, PD contributes significantly to the successful timely development of new pharmaceutical products utilizing Softgel Formulation/Process drug delivery systems and technologies by carrying out required pre-formulation, formulation and process activities.

Position Summary Shift: Monday - Friday 8 am - 5 pm This position is 100% on-site at the St. Petersburg site.

Join Catalent’s flagship Softgel development and manufacturing facility in North America, located in St. Petersburg, FL, with a capacity of 18 billion capsules per year. This role offers competitive pay, day-one benefits, and career growth in a state-of-the-art, turn-key facility.

The Product Development group is responsible for new product development over the lifecycle of the project which could include benchtop/lab scale, demonstration/feasibility batches, registration/stability batches, and technical support of process validation batches.

• Responsible for conducting pre-formulation, formulation preparation, testing and analysis work in the PD lab.
• Schedule and conduct lab work to ensure timely completion of the required activities.
• Perform solubility and compatibility studies.
• Prepare laboratory fill mixes, air fill capsules.
• Execute drying studies.
• Perform fill moisture, water activity, hardness, rheology, burst strength, impact/drop testing, disintegration, dissolution and/or other testing.
• Provide training to new or existing personnel.
• All other duties as assigned.

• Associate in Science (AS) degree in scientific field with 5+ years of experience in an analytical GMP laboratory or; Bachelor of Science (BS) in a scientific field required.
• Strong scientific skills required.
• Experience with testing and analytical equipment.

• Individual is required to sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch regularly and lift to 15 pounds; no lifting greater than 44.09 pounds without assistance.
• Vision requirements include ability to differentiate color, have 20/30 vision with or without corrective lenses, read written documents and frequent use of a computer monitor.
• Ability to work extended hours or off-hours as required.

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.
• Employee Resource Groups focusing on diversity and inclusion.
• Environmentally friendly initiatives, including regular participation in beach clean-up activities.
• Defined career path with annual performance reviews and potential for growth within an expanding team.
• WellHub program promoting physical and mental wellness.
• Perkspot offering exclusive discounts from over 900 merchants in various categories.

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.

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.

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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.