Quality Control Senior Associate Scientist I

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

Job summary

Catalent Pharma Solutions in Kansas City, MO is seeking a Quality Control Senior Associate Scientist I to support analytical lab operations in a 100% onsite environment. Shift: M-F 8am-4:30pm, with responsibilities spanning lab upkeep, documentation, and collaboration with internal/external teams.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in a life or physical science and 2+ years of related experience, with strong GMP understanding, data interpretation, and communication skills. Master’s is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a life or physical science is required with 2+ years of related experience.
• Strong math and scientific reasoning with ability to learn technical details.
• Proactive in addressing issues and communicating with the team.
• Ability to interpret instructions and apply GMP concepts.
• Experience with data interpretation and procedure improvement.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with internal/external customers.

Responsibilities

• Maintain analytical laboratories, including cleanliness and supplies.
• Communicate with customers, peers, and supervisors to support projects.
• Maintain cGMP awareness and update records in the system.
• Train or mentor peers as needed and lead small projects.
• Ensure a clean, organized lab environment and proper documentation.
• Perform basic GMP documentation and sample handling tasks.
• Complete assigned tasks accurately and efficiently.

Education

Bachelor's degree in life/physical sciences

Master’s degree in related field

Tools

GMP knowledge

Instrument operation skills

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 Quality Control Senior Associate Scientist I to join our team. In this role, you will perform tasks following detailed instructions and established procedures while ensuring compliance with site standards and safety requirements. You will apply your knowledge of biology or chemistry to support laboratory operations and project activities. This position requires a self-motivated, detail-oriented individual who can work independently and collaborate effectively with team members.

Shift: M-F 8am-4:30pm

Location: Kansas City, MO 100% Onsite

The Role

• Maintain analytical laboratories, including general cleanliness, glassware cleaning, ordering supplies, and minor documentation.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external customers, peers, and supervisors to ensure smooth project activities.
• Maintain awareness of Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs), industry standards, and modern techniques relevant to pharmaceutical sciences.
• Keep training current on all applicable procedures and ensure records are up to date in the internal system.
• Train or mentor peers as needed.
• Ensure a clean and organized laboratory work environment is maintained.
• Perform basic GMP documentation and testing as assigned, including sample handling.
• Complete assigned tasks accurately and efficiently.

The Candidate Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related life science or physical science field required with 2+ years of related work experience.
• Strong mathematical and scientific reasoning ability with the capacity to learn and retain technical information.
• Proactively address work issues individually and within a team.
• Ability to interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule-based instructions.
• Basic understanding of instrument operations and troubleshooting across multiple techniques.
• Proficient in laboratory-related GMP expectations and concepts.
• Ability to identify out-of-specification data and perform limited data interpretation.
• Propose procedural improvements based on sound judgment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with internal and external customers.
• Ability to communicate barriers to management proactively and resolve them with minimal assistance.
• Lead by example in alignment with Catalent’s values and culture; may lead small team projects.
• Understand how daily activities impact group, site, and business performance.
• Act in the best interests of colleagues, patients, customers, and the organization.
• Recognize unmet needs within the team and department.
• Strong time management and organizational skills with the ability to multitask.
• Work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Inclusive and respectful of diverse perspectives.
• May contribute material to publications or external presentations.

Preferred Skills & Background

• Master’s degree in a related life science or physical science field with 0+ years of related work experience preferred.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

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.