Senior Analytical Chemist

Catalent; Greenville (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive medical benefits

401K

152 hours of PTO

8 paid holidays

Job summary

Catalent is seeking a Senior Analytical Chemist at its Greenville, N.C. facility. The role involves performing routine and complex analytical testing, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

Candidates must possess significant experience in pharmaceutical analytical chemistry with relevant educational degrees. Benefits include competitive medical packages and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 7 years of experience in pharmaceutical analytical chemistry with an Associate degree.
• 6 years of experience with a Bachelor's degree in a science-related field.
• 5 years of experience with a Master's degree in a science-related field.
• 2 years of experience with a PhD in a science-related field.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and complex testing for HPLC, GC, and UV analysis.
• Interpret data and provide recommendations for improvements.
• Prepare and trend lab reports against specifications.
• Ensure accuracy of tests by following methods and SOPs.
• Author standard operating procedures and analytical testing documents.

Skills

Chromatographic methods

Spectrophotometric methods

Analytical testing procedures

Data interpretation

Education

PhD in a science-related field

Master's degree in a science-related field

Bachelor's degree in a science-related field

Associate degree in Biotechnology or Chemistry

Job description

Position Overview

The Senior Analytical Chemist will perform routine and non‑routine analytical testing in support of pharmaceutical products following all applicable safety, quality, and regulation requirements.

This position is 100% on‑site at the Greenville, N.C. facility.

Catalent’s Greenville site specializes in end‑to‑end turnkey solutions for oral solid dosage forms, including integrated formulation development, analytical services, commercial manufacturing, and packaging. The facility has benefited from over $100M of investments in recent years and features fit‑for‑scale capacity with potent handling capabilities, ideal for orphan or targeted drug development.

The role provides laboratory troubleshooting for a team to assist in the successful and timely execution of laboratory analyses.

The Role

• Independently perform routine and complex testing for chromatographic and spectrophotometric methods (HPLC, GC, UV) of analysis for excipients, new chemical entities, and/or drug products.
• Interpret data and make recommendations to management for improvement or potential concerns.
• Compare laboratory data against specifications, prepare reports, and trend data where applicable to determine if results meet requirements.
• Ensure proper usage, care, and return of calibration standards including reference standards, timers, thermometers, and instrumentation.
• Ensure accuracy of testing by following method/standard instructions and adhering to internal SOPs to eliminate the potential for repeat testing, deviations, and investigations.
• Independently author standard operating procedures, analytical testing procedures, final submission‑ready documents, and create document templates for use by junior team members.
• All other duties as assigned.

Candidate Requirements

• Associate degree in Biotechnology, Chemistry, or an equivalent science degree with seven years of professional experience in pharmaceutical analytical chemistry required.
• Bachelor’s degree in a science‑related field (e.g., Biology, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences) with six years of professional experience in pharmaceutical analytical chemistry required.
• Master’s degree in a science‑related field with five years of professional experience in pharmaceutical analytical chemistry required.
• PhD in a science‑related field with two years of relevant experience in pharmaceutical analytical chemistry required.
• Position requires the ability to lift 10‑50 lbs unassisted.
• Majority of the work day is performed while standing, walking, lifting, pulling, and pushing.
• Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, and reaching.
• Some exposure to hazardous chemicals and other active chemical ingredients.

Benefits

• Competitive medical benefits and 401K.
• 152 hours of PTO + 8 paid holidays.
• Dynamic, fast‑paced work environment.
• Opportunity to work on continuous improvement processes.

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 a request by email, including the job number, title, and location to [e-mail].