QC - Lead Scientist I

Catalent Pharma Solutions; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

152 hours paid time off + 8 holidays

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Generous 401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Catalent Kansas City facilities seek a Quality Control Lead Scientist I to lead complex projects, design experiments, and ensure compliance with site procedures and safety requirements. This onsite role requires strong technical leadership and collaboration across the team.

The candidate will perform analyses (HPLC, GC, Karl Fischer, FTIR, UV-Vis) and author/verify documentation, train others, and drive efficiency improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related Life Science or Physical Science field with 11+ years of related work experience, or a Master’s degree with 9+ years, or a Doctorate with 5+ years.
• Ability to execute testing procedures for identification and characterization of raw materials per USP, EP, and JP using HPLC, GC, UV/Vis, FTIR, conductivity, and wet chemistry.
• Experience performing peer review of routine and complex laboratory documentation and reviewing technical documents for accuracy, thoroughness, and regulatory compliance.
• On an average 8-hour day, ability to walk, sit, stand, use hands to handle or feel, reach at or above shoulder height and below waist height, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk and hear, smell, and lift up to 40 pounds.
• Specific vision requirements include reading written documents, visual inspection of materials, and frequent use of a computer monitor screen.
• May require the use of a respirator.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute laboratory testing independently, creating work plans and schedules based on timelines.
• Perform analytical testing on raw materials using HPLC, GC, Karl Fischer, FTIR, UV-Vis and wet chemistry.
• Write method development documents and carry out method verification and transfer activities.
• Author technical documents, including protocols, test methods, reports, and SOPs.
• Review technical documents for accuracy, completeness, and regulatory compliance.
• Act as technical lead on assigned projects, interacting with customers and taking responsibility for outcomes.
• Support efficiency improvement projects and identify potential business opportunities.
• Train other laboratory associates on analytical techniques.
• Perform other laboratory-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Laboratory testing procedures

Peer review of documentation

Regulatory compliance

Analytical problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Life Science/Physical Science

Master’s degree in Life Science/Physical Science

Doctorate in Life Science/Physical Science

Tools

HPLC

GC

Karl Fischer

FTIR

UV-Vis

Wet chemistry

Conductivity

Job description

Quality Control - Lead Scientist I

About Site

Catalent’s Kansas City facility is a leading center for integrated development, manufacturing, and packaging services for oral solid dosage forms. The site combines advanced technologies with a collaborative environment to support pharmaceutical development from early-stage formulation through commercial supply. With a strong focus on quality and innovation, the Kansas City team works in state-of-the-art laboratories and manufacturing spaces designed to deliver reliable solutions for global clients. This location offers an engaging workplace where scientific expertise and technical excellence come together to help bring life-changing medicines to patients worldwide.

Position Summary

We have an opportunity for a QC - Lead Scientist I to join our team. In this role, you will use your technical expertise to lead complex projects and design experiments that support the department’s goals. You will work independently, make decisions, and solve problems while ensuring compliance with site procedures and safety requirements. This position requires a detail-oriented and self-motivated individual who can also collaborate and assist team members as needed.

Shift: Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm
Location: Kansas City, MO
100% Onsite

The Role

• Plan and execute laboratory testing independently, creating work plans and schedules based on customer timelines and site performance expectations.
• Perform analytical testing on raw materials using techniques such as HPLC, GC, Karl Fischer, FTIR, UV-Vis, Polarimetry, and wet chemistry.
• Write method development documents and carry out method verification and transfer activities.
• Author technical documents, including protocols, test methods, reports, and standard operating procedures.
• Review technical documents for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Act as a technical lead or subject matter expert on assigned projects, interacting with customers and taking responsibility for project outcomes.
• Support efficiency improvement projects with guidance and identify potential business opportunities during project work.
• Train other laboratory associates on analytical techniques.
• Perform other laboratory-related duties as assigned.

The Candidate

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related Life Science or Physical Science field with 11+ years of related work experience, or a Master’s degree in a related Life Science or Physical Science field with 9+ years of related work experience, or a Doctorate degree in a related Life Science or Physical Science field with 5+ years of related work experience.
• Ability to execute testing procedures for the identification and characterization of raw materials per USP, EP, and JP using techniques such as HPLC, GC, UV/Vis, FTIR, conductivity, and wet chemistry.
• Experience performing peer review of routine and complex laboratory documentation and reviewing technical documents for accuracy, thoroughness, and regulatory compliance.
• On an average 8-hour day, ability to walk, sit, stand, use hands to handle or feel, reach at or above shoulder height and below waist height, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk and hear, smell, and lift up to 40 pounds.
• Specific vision requirements include reading written documents, visual inspection of materials, and frequent use of a computer monitor screen.
• May require the use of a respirator.

Preferred Skills & Background

• Ability to train, coach, or mentor others on technical material, personal development, business matters, and compliance topics.
• Experience identifying, developing, and executing efficiency or compliance improvement projects within a team and recommending business opportunities on a project-specific basis.

Why You Should Join Catalent

• The Kansas City site offers a cost-effective location with a strong talent pool, modern office spaces, and easy commuting options. It provides a collaborative work environment with a good quality of life and access to local amenities and cultural attractions.
• Close to the airport and commutable by train with 24/7 operations.
• 152 hours of paid time off plus 8 paid holidays.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage options.
• Generous 401(k) match.
• 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.

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