Pharmaceutical Development Associate Scientist II

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

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth opportunities

Diverse, inclusive culture

Paid time off

8 paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Catalent is hiring a Pharmaceutical Development Associate Scientist II for our Kansas City, MO site. You will support formulation and process design for oral solid dosage forms, participate in clinical trial manufacturing, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and GMP.

This 100% onsite role involves executing lab work plans, drafting batch records and technical reports, training others, and contributing to efficiency improvements while maintaining high quality documentation and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a life science or physical science field with 0+ years of experience.
• Basic knowledge of pharmaceutics principles and concepts.
• Ability to apply mathematical and scientific reasoning.
• Basic understanding of equipment/instrument operations and troubleshooting across multiple techniques.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with internal/external customers.
• Understanding of current Good Manufacturing Practices and ability to work in GMP environment under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Execute laboratory work plans and schedules with input from supervisors or senior team members.
• Draft batch records, technical reports and SOPs with guidance.
• Perform parallel review of manufacturing documentation and may qualify to perform technical review for accuracy and compliance.
• Train others on basic laboratory techniques.
• Assist in efficiency improvement projects with guidance.
• Maintain high-quality laboratory documentation per regulatory guidance and site procedures.
• Perform physical testing (bulk/tap density, FT4 flow analysis, sieve analysis).
• Execute procedures or methods of moderate complexity with high quality.

Skills

Pharmaceutics knowledge

Mathematical reasoning

Instrumentation troubleshooting

Communication skills

GMP understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree in Life or Physical Science

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 a Pharmaceutical Development Associate Scientist II to join our team. In this role, you will support formulation and process design for oral solid dosage forms. You will participate in clinical trial manufacturing and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, good manufacturing practices and standard operating procedures. This position offers the chance to work on diverse projects in a dynamic environment.

Shift: Mon-Thurs or Tues-Fri 12pm-10:30pm

Location: Kansas City, MO

100% Onsite

The Role

• Execute laboratory work plans and schedules developed with input from supervisors or senior team members
• Draft technical documents such as batch records, technical reports and standard operating procedures with guidance
• Perform parallel review of manufacturing documentation and may qualify to perform technical review for accuracy and compliance
• Train others on basic laboratory techniques
• Assist in efficiency improvement projects with guidance
• Maintain high-quality laboratory documentation in accordance with regulatory guidance and site procedures
• Perform physical testing as needed, including bulk/tap density, flow analysis (FT4) and sieve analysis
• Execute procedures or methods of moderate complexity with high quality
• Perform all other duties as assigned

The Candidate Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related life science or physical science field with 0+ years of related work experience
• Basic knowledge of the principles and concepts of pharmaceutics
• Ability to apply mathematical and scientific reasoning
• Basic understanding of equipment and instrument operations and troubleshooting skills in multiple techniques
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with internal and external customers
• Understanding of current Good Manufacturing Practices and ability to work in a GMP environment with supervision

Preferred Skills & Background

Not applicable

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. Visit Catalent Careers to explore career opportunities.

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.