Sample Management Technician

Catalent; Greenville (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Career growth

Job summary

Catalent's Greenville, North Carolina site seeks a Sample Management Technician to support handling, storage, and documentation of samples and reference standards in compliance with regulatory procedures. You will help maintain records, ensure proper labeling and storage conditions, and assist with controlled substance processes on a 100% onsite schedule in Greenville, NC.

The role emphasizes maintaining chain of custody, inventory management, and accurate notebooks, with use of software tools

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a relevant STEM field or related experience.
• High school diploma with at least one year of applicable experience.
• Ability to follow cGMP and EH&S guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Follow all regulatory guidelines, cGMP, and EH&S regulations.
• Store samples under appropriate conditions per procedures.
• Maintain chain of custody for samples and reference standards.
• Handle reference standards for all clients at Catalent.
• Support DEA processes for controlled substances including keyholder duties.
• Maintain accurate notebooks and logbooks.
• Assist with inventory management of reference standards.
• Ensure satellite locations are well maintained.
• Assist with sample destruction and stock reconciliation when needed.
• Use software tools to support duties and inventory.
• Conduct biannual/annual physical inventory of stored materials.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Education

Associate degree in STEM

High school diploma + 1 year experience

Job description

Catalent's Greenville, North Carolina site is a major oral solid dose development and manufacturing campus, delivering end‑to‑end, turnkey solutions from formulation development through commercial manufacturing and packaging. The site specializes in oral solid dosage forms, supported by integrated formulation expertise, comprehensive analytical services, and scalable manufacturing capabilities designed to support both commercial products and potent or targeted therapies, including orphan drugs. Backed by more than $100 million in recent investments, the Greenville operation features fit‑for‑scale infrastructure, potent handling capabilities, and a strong regulatory track record, making it a critical part of Catalent's global network for advancing complex oral drug programs from development to market.

Position Summary

We have an opportunity for a Sample Management Technician to join our team. In this role, you will support the handling, storage, and documentation of samples and reference standards in compliance with regulatory and internal procedures. You will help maintain accurate records, ensure proper labeling and storage conditions, and assist with controlled substance processes. This position plays a key role in maintaining the integrity and traceability of materials across the Greenville site.

Shift: Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm

Location: Greenville, NC

100% Onsite

The Role

• Follow all regulatory guidelines, current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) guidelines, and Environmental Health and Safety regulations as required by the job function.
• Assist with the storage of samples in appropriate chamber conditions in accordance with internal procedures and signed frameworks.
• Remove required numbers of samples as specified or requested, ensuring proper documentation to maintain chain of custody between stability, laboratory, or client groups.
• Handle reference standards for all clients at Catalent.
• Support the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) process for controlled substances, including potential keyholder responsibilities for sample and reference standards, initial/final counts, and reconciliation.
• Maintain accurate notebooks and logbooks.
• Assist with inventory management for all reference standards and ensure proper labeling.
• Ensure all satellite locations for reference standards are well maintained.
• Support sample management processes such as sample destruction and inventory in accordance with procedures.
• Use software tools proficiently to support job duties and functions.
• Assist with biannual and annual physical inventory of stored stability samples and reference standards.
• Hold a valid driver's license for driving between sites (1240 and 5440 sites, Greenville).
• Perform other duties related to the position as required by area management.

The Candidate

Minimum Requirements

• Associate degree in relevant STEM discipline; OR
• High school diploma with a minimum of one year of applicable experience

Why You Should Join Catalent

• Positive and fast-paced working environment focusing on continually improving processes to remain innovative and dynamic.
• Competitive Paid Time Off plus 8 paid holidays.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits effective day one of employment.
• Tuition Reimbursement - support to finish your degree or earn a new one.
• Site-based Employee Engagement activities such as Music Bingo, Puppy Supply Donation Program, Halloween Costume Contests, and more.
• Employee Resource Groups focusing on Diversity and Inclusion.
• Environmentally friendly, community engagement initiatives including regular Highway Clean-up participation.
• Defined career path and annual performance review process with potential for career growth on an expanding team.
• WellHub program promoting physical and mental wellness, including onsite fitness center.
• Perkspot offering exclusive discounts from over 900 merchants across various categories.

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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