Associate Scientist I - Quality Control, AQC (2nd shift)

Catalent; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

152 hours PTO

8 paid holidays

Job summary

Catalent Biologics in Madison, WI is seeking an entry-level Associate Scientist I - Quality Control, with a focus on Raw Materials, to execute cGMP QC testing under supervision and support basic lab operations on-site. This role offers growth within a dynamic biotech environment.

The position requires a biology/chemistry background, familiarity with SOPs and GMP/GDP/GLP practices, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Join a team committed to quality and patient impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biology, biotech, chemistry or related field.
• Associate degree with minimum 1 year industry experience.
• High School diploma with minimum 4 years industry experience.
• Basic understanding of analytical chemistry and lab equipment.
• Familiarity with GMP, GDP or GLP principles and SOPs.

Responsibilities

• Executes and documents cGMP QC testing with supervision.
• Operates basic cGMP QC equipment.
• Performs self-review of analytical data against SOPs.
• Enters data into LIMS or lab reports.
• Lifts up to 50 pounds; uses material handling equipment.
• Inspects inbound single-use manufacturing materials in warehouse.
• Maintains 5S housekeeping in the lab.
• Performs routine and preventive maintenance on basic equipment.
• Participates in team meetings and training sessions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical chemistry

Aseptic technique

Clean room procedures

SOPs

Education

Bachelor's in Biology/Biotech/Chemistry

Associate degree +1y exp

High School diploma +4y exp

Tools

Micropipettes

Job description

Associate Scientist I - Quality Control, AQC

• Work Schedule: M-F 11am-7pm (2nd shift)


• 100% on-site

Catalent Biologics is a fast-growing business within Catalent Pharma Solutions focused on providing innovative technologies and solutions to help more and better biologic treatments get to patients. The business includes our proprietary GPEx cell line engineering platform, our new state-of-the-art biomanufacturing facility in Madison, WI, and our leading biologics analytical services in Kansas City, MO and Research Triangle Park, NC, as well as SMARTag Antibody Drug Conjugate technology in Emeryville, CA. Leveraging our growing differentiated technology portfolio, world class manufacturing capability, and other integrated services across the Catalent network, Catalent Biologics is positioned to drive significant growth for Catalent.

Catalent Pharma Solutions in Madison, WI is hiring an Associate Scientist I - Quality Control, Raw Materials. This position requires a variety of skills necessary for biotech company operations. The position is an entry level laboratory role with the expectation that the candidate can be trained in technical procedures and once trained, execute them consistently and reliably. Additionally, this position may support preventative maintenance and basic laboratory maintenance activities while maintaining a GMP quality system.

The Role:

• Executes and properly documents cGMP Quality Control testing with supervision.


• Operates basic cGMP Quality Control equipment.


• Performs self-review of analytical data for accuracy and consistency with SOP.


• Enters data into Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) or laboratory reports.


• Frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasional lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds.


• Handles products using material handling equipment.


• Conducts inspections on inbound single use manufacturing materials in a warehouse environment.


• Performs general lab housekeeping in adherence to 5S standards.


• Accurately completes routine and preventive maintenance on basic equipment.


• Actively participates in team meetings and/or training sessions.


• Other duties as assigned.

The Candidate:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, or related life sciences field.


• Associate Degree in Biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, or related life sciences field with a minimum of 1 year of industry experience.


• High School Diploma or equivalent with a minimum of 4 years of industry experience.


• Preferred:


• Basic understanding of analytical chemistry and simple lab equipment.


• Familiarity with clean room procedure, aseptic technique, and general lab equipment experience.


• cGMP, Good Documentation Practices (GDP), or Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) knowledge.


• Experience following standard operating procedures (SOP).


• General laboratory equipment experience, including micropipettes.

Why you should join Catalent:

• Defined career path and annual performance review and feedback process


• Diverse, inclusive culture


• Positive working environment focusing on continually improving processes to remain innovative


• Potential for career growth on an expanding team within an organization dedicated to preserving and bettering lives


• 152 hours of PTO + 8 paid holidays

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.