Pharmaceutical Development Scientist I

RiseMe; Kansas; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Job summary

Catalent’s Kansas City facility seeks a Pharmaceutical Development Scientist I to support formulation and process design for oral solid dosage forms and clinical trial manufacturing. The role emphasizes compliance with GMPs, regulatory requirements, and strong communication under deadlines.

Location is Kansas City, MO with 100% onsite work. Key duties include developing lab plans, authoring technical documents, mentoring teammates, and applying high-shear granulation and coating technology

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 6+ years of related work experience, or Master’s with 4+ years, or Doctorate with 0+ years preferred.
• Ability to proactively address work issues at both individual and team levels.
• Experience developing and executing procedures, methods, and manufacturing processes with minimal complexity and high quality.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute laboratory work plans and schedules independently, using milestones and site standards.
• Author protocols, batch records, test methods, technical reports, and SOPs.
• Train, coach, or mentor others on development or business issues.
• Apply knowledge of pharmaceutics principles to support project design and departmental goals.
• Identify and pursue business opportunities on a project basis.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related life science or physical science field

Master’s degree in related life science or physical science field

Doctorate degree in 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 Scientist I to join our team. In this role, you will support formulation and process design for oral solid dosage forms and participate in clinical trial manufacturing. You will ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, good manufacturing practices, and standard operating procedures. This position requires strong communication skills, technical expertise, and the ability to work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines.

Shift: M-F 8am-5pm
Location: Kansas City, MO
100% Onsite

The Role

• Develop and execute laboratory work plans and schedules independently, using customer milestones and site performance standards
• Author technical documents such as protocols, batch records, test methods, technical reports, and operating procedures
• Train, coach, or mentor others on technical development or business issues
• Apply knowledge of high-shear granulation, fluid-bed technology, roller compaction, compression, encapsulation, and coating technology
• Execute efficiency improvement projects with moderate guidance
• Identify and recommend business opportunities on a project-specific basis
• Apply advanced knowledge of pharmaceutics principles and related disciplines to support project design and departmental goals
• Perform other duties as assigned

The Candidate

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related life science or physical science field with 6+ years of related work experience preferred, or
• Master’s degree in a related life science or physical science field with 4+ years of related work experience preferred, or
• Doctorate degree in a related life science or physical science field with 0+ years of related work experience preferred
• Ability to proactively address work issues at both an individual and team level
• Ability to propose deviations from established procedures and methods based on sound judgment
• Experience developing and executing procedures, methods, and manufacturing processes with minimal complexity and high quality
• Demonstrated ability to lead small team projects and identify unmet needs within the department
• Basic to moderate understanding of manufacturing equipment operations and troubleshooting skills in multiple techniques

Preferred Skills & Background

• n/a

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.

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