Scientist I, Analytics - Mass Spectrometry

Catalent Pharma Solutions; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Diversity & inclusion

Growth opportunities

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Catalent’s Kansas City facility is seeking a Scientist I, Analytics - Mass Spectrometry to provide and report analytical data for project contracts. You will support regulatory submissions, release and stability testing of dose forms, and development projects, while ensuring EH&S compliance.

The role focuses on routine LCMS/GCMS/ICP-MS analyses, method validation, and documentation. It requires strong data interpretation, communication, and multitasking in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in life sciences such as chemistry, biochemistry, biology, or a closely related physical science.
• Bachelor’s Degree: 6+ years of relevant experience
• Master’s Degree: 4+ years of relevant experience
• Doctorate Degree: 0+ years of relevant experience
• 3 years of prior LCMS experience.
• Proactively address work issues at both an individual and team level.
• Ability to process, maintain, and interpret data.
• Understanding of instrument operations and troubleshooting skills in multiple techniques.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with internal and external customers.
• Well organized with the ability to multitask and manage time efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine sample analysis for release and stability using mass spectrometry (LCMS, GCMS, ICP-MS for small molecules).
• Perform method validation or transfer activities as needed.
• Author technical documents such as protocols, test methods, reports, certificates of analysis, and operating procedures.
• Review technical documents for accuracy, thoroughness, and regulatory compliance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mass spectrometry

Data interpretation

Communication skills

Multitasking

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in life sciences

Master’s degree in life sciences

Doctorate degree in life sciences

Tools

LC-MS

GCMS

ICP-MS

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 Scientist I, Analytics - Mass Spectrometry to join our team. This role involves providing and reporting analytical data as required by project contracts within the Analytics Department. The data supports regulatory submissions, release and stability testing of clinical and animal trial dose forms, and development projects. The position also ensures compliance with divisional and site Environmental Health and Safety requirements.

Shift & Location

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

Location: Kansas City, MO

100% Onsite

The Role

• Perform routine sample analysis for release and stability using mass spectrometry (LCMS, GCMS, ICP-MS for small molecules).
• Perform method validation or transfer activities as needed.
• Author technical documents such as protocols, test methods, reports, certificates of analysis, and operating procedures.
• Review technical documents for accuracy, thoroughness, and regulatory compliance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

The Candidate Minimum Requirements

• Degree in life sciences such as chemistry, biochemistry, biology, or a closely related physical science.
• Bachelor’s Degree: 6+ years of relevant experience
• Master’s Degree: 4+ years of relevant experience
• Doctorate Degree: 0+ years of relevant experience
• 3 years of prior LCMS experience.
• Proactively address work issues at both an individual and team level.
• Ability to process, maintain, and interpret data.
• Understanding of instrument operations and troubleshooting skills in multiple techniques.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with internal and external customers.
• Well organized with the ability to multitask and manage time efficiently.

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.

Additional Information

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 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 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.