Pharmaceutical Development Associate Scientist II

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

Job summary

Catalent's Kansas City facility is seeking a Pharmaceutical Development Associate Scientist II to support formulation and process design for oral solid dosage forms and participate in clinical trial manufacturing. This onsite role in Kansas City, MO offers exposure to diverse projects in a GMP environment.

The position requires executing lab plans, drafting documents, reviewing manufacturing records, and training others, with a shift of 12pm-10:30pm (Mon-Thurs or Tues-Fri).

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Pharmaceutics concepts

Mathematical reasoning

Communication skills

GMP understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related life science or physical science field

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.

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.

Catalent is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veterans.