R&D Laboratory Coordinator

Catalent Pharma Solutions; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive PTO + 8 holidays

Healthcare benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Catalent is seeking a motivated R&D Laboratory Coordinator for our Manassas, VA site. You will support new product initiatives, assist R&D technicians, and help maintain lab operations with meticulous documentation and materials handling.

You will prepare samples, aid in taste testing, and ensure compliance with GMP/cGMP and HACCP. The role is on-site, weekdays, and emphasizes teamwork and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 1-2 years of relevant experience in food preparation or the food industry.
• Ability to work with cross-functional departments within the organization.
• Strong problem-solving, verbal communication, and listening skills with excellent analytical and decision-making abilities.
• Detail-oriented with strong time management skills.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds and stay physically active during shifts.

Responsibilities

• Organize daily activities based on priorities from R&D scientists or technicians.
• Maintain accurate records of materials, equipment, and samples.
• Keep laboratory and project documentation up to date.
• Prepare samples for shipment to customers and taste panels as needed.
• Ensure GMPs, cGMPs, and HACCP guidelines are followed in daily work.
• Maintain clean, organized lab and manage inventory.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Team collaboration

Verbal communication

Microsoft Office

Lab support

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Barcode scanners

Laboratory inventory systems

Job description

About Site

The ~70,000-square‑foot Manassas facility operates within Catalent’s Consumer Health portfolio, supporting programs from early development through commercial manufacturing and packaging. It is designed for dietary supplement and food-safety cGMP operations, making it distinct from Catalent’s traditional pharmaceutical and biologics manufacturing sites.

Position Summary

We have an opportunity for a R&D Laboratory Coordinator to join our team. In this role, you will support new product initiatives and work closely with R&D Laboratory Technicians to create prototypes and maintain laboratory operations. You will ensure accurate documentation, manage materials and supplies, and prepare samples for customer review. This position offers a hands‑on environment where attention to detail and organization are key to success. Shift: M-F 8am-5pm Location: Manassas, VA 100% Onsite

The Role

• Organize daily activities based on business priorities provided by R&D scientists or R&D Laboratory Technician.
• Maintain accurate records of R&D materials, equipment, and samples stored in all R&D areas according to established practices and procedures.
• Maintain accurate laboratory and project work documentation.
• Keep the laboratory clean and organized, including supplies inventory, maintenance, and routine cleaning.
• Prepare samples for shipment to customers.
• Formulate and create bench top samples for presentation to internal and external customers while maintaining awareness of current plant process capabilities.
• Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Health and Safety rules as outlined in the employee handbook.
• Use all prescribed personal protective equipment.
• Apply knowledge of GMPs and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) in daily work.
• Participate in all required training to successfully perform job responsibilities.
• Familiarity with bar code scanners and warehouse inventory systems is a plus.
• Follow exact instructions, including Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) procedures.
• Taste prototype products and participate in taste panels as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

The Candidate Minimum Requirements

• High School diploma or General Educational Development (GED) required.
• 1-2 years of relevant experience in food preparation or the food industry.
• Ability to work with cross-functional departments within the organization.
• Strong problem‑solving, verbal communication, and listening skills with excellent analytical and decision‑making abilities.
• Detail‑oriented with strong time management skills.
• Ability to work well in both team‑based and independent environments.
• Basic computer skills using Microsoft Office programs.
• Self‑motivated, dependable, and responsible with a high sense of ownership.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical operations including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals, and to compute rates, ratios, and percentages.
• The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 35 pounds.
• The role requires frequent standing, walking, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, sitting, climbing, or balancing.

Preferred Skills & Background

• Some college experience, especially in the science field, is a plus.
• Previous experience in the confectionary industry.

Why You Should Join Catalent

Positive and fast‑paced working environment focusing on continual improvement and innovation.

• Competitive Paid Time Off plus 8 paid holidays.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits effective on the first day of employment.
• Tuition Reimbursement to support educational growth.
• Site‑based Employee Engagement activities such as potlucks, cookouts, and monthly birthday recognitions.
• Employee Resource Groups promoting Diversity and Inclusion.
• Environmentally friendly and community engagement initiatives.
• Defined career path with annual performance reviews and growth opportunities.
• WellHub program promoting physical and mental wellness.
• Perkspot program offering exclusive discounts from over 900 merchants.

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.

Visit Catalent Careers to explore career opportunities.

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.