Quality Control Analyst III

Catalent Pharma Solutions LLC; Chelsea (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined career path and annual review

Diverse, inclusive culture

Career growth within expanding team

PTO + 8 holidays

Medical, dental, vision benefits day 1

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Catalent, Inc. in Chelsea, MA is seeking a Quality Control Analyst III to support product development, release, and stability testing. You will perform chemical and physical analyses of materials and drug products, compile data for documentation, and assist in investigations while ensuring adherence to specifications.

The role requires 4–6 years in a cGMP environment, experience with Empower and chromatography, and daily collaboration with a team on 8:00am-5:00pm shifts. Onsite in Chelsea, MA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Physical or Chemical Sciences is required.
• Minimum 4–6 years of experience in a cGMP regulated environment.
• Chromatography skills using Empower is required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required.
• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs is required.
• Ability to stand for long periods is required.

Responsibilities

• Operate analytical instrumentation such as HPLC, UPLC, GC, UV-vis, FTIR, laser diffraction, and KF.
• Analyze data for trending and regulatory filings.
• Participate in laboratory and quality investigations.
• Maintain calibration of equipment daily.
• Help write and update SOPs and test procedures.

Skills

Empower chromatography software

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physical or Chemical Sciences

Tools

HPLC

UPLC

GC

UV-Vis

FTIR

Laser diffraction

KF

Job description

Quality Control Analyst III. Catalent’s Chelsea, Massachusetts site — often referred to as the Boston location is a global Center of Excellence for spray dry dispersion (SDD) and dry powder inhaler (DPI) capsule manufacturing and packaging, supporting inhalation drug products from clinical development through commercial launch. Located at 190 Everett Avenue, the approximately 96,000‑square‑foot GMP facility features ISO 8 production suites, high‑potency containment capabilities, and advanced spray drying equipment, including multiple large‑scale GMP spray dryers. The site offers integrated services such as powder processing, capsule filling, blister packaging, and on‑site quality control and analytical testing, with capacity to produce up to 100 million capsules annually. Strategically positioned just minutes from Boston Logan International Airport and within the Greater Boston life sciences hub, the Chelsea site plays a critical role in Catalent’s global inhalation network and regulatory‑compliant manufacturing operations.

Position Summary

We have an opportunity for a Quality Control Analyst III to join our team supporting product development, release, and stability testing. This role involves performing chemical and physical analyses of raw materials, in‑process materials, and drug products following standard operating procedures. The position includes compiling data for documentation, participating in investigations and reports, and ensuring compliance with specifications. The Quality Control Analyst also contributes to revising and updating standard operating procedures as needed.

Shift: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm

Location: Chelsea, MA 100% Onsite

The Role

• Operate analytical instrumentation such as HPLC, UPLC, GC, UV-vis, FTIR, laser diffraction, and KF
• Statistically and critically analyze data for trending and reporting into regulatory filings;
• Participate in laboratory and/or quality investigations
• Monitor equipment and instrumentation daily to ensure proper operation and calibration
• Participate in the construction and/or revision of standard operating procedures;
• Assist in writing and updating analytical test procedures, protocols, log books, and checklists
• Identify, alert, and propose solutions to issues on instruments and/or test executions; lead and implement recommended solutions and/or corrective actions
• Independently organize workflows to accomplish objectives, provide guidance and support to colleagues, and promote new policies and programs effectively
• Other duties may be assigned

The Candidate Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree is required, preferably in Physical or Chemical Sciences (life sciences)
• Minimum of 4–6 years of experience in a cGMP regulated environment is required
• Chromatography skills using Empower is required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required
• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs. is required
• Ability to stand for long periods of time is required

Preferred Skills & Background

• Experience in MDI/DPI analytical test methods such as Andersen Cascade Impactor and Emitted Dose techniques is preferred
• Experience with analytical method development and validation is preferred

Pay

The anticipated salary range for this position in MA is $90,000 – $110,000 plus bonus. The final salary offered to a successful candidate may vary and will depend on factors such as experience, skillset, education, and business needs. Catalent is a multi-state employer, and this salary range may not reflect positions that work in other states.

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.

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.

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Catalent, Inc. is a leading global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) whose mission is to develop, manufacture, and supply products that help people live better and healthier lives. Catalent is dedicated to delivering unparalleled service to pharma, biotech, and consumer health customers, supporting product development, launch, and full life‑cycle supply. With time-tested experience in development sciences, delivery technologies, and multi‑modality manufacturing, Catalent supports the acceleration of development programs and the launch of more than a hundred new products every year. Powered by thousands of scientists and technicians and the latest technology platforms at more than 40 global sites, Catalent supplies billions of doses of life‑enhancing and life‑saving treatments for patients annually.