Senior Associate Scientist I, Biochemical Analysis

Catalent Pharma Solutions; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401K

PTO + Holidays

Continuous improvement

Job summary

Catalent's Kansas City facility is a leading center for integrated development, manufacturing, and packaging services for oral solid dosage forms. This on-site role focuses on biologics testing, method transfer, and documentation under cGMP guidelines.

Responsibilities include executing analytical tests (HPLC/UPLC, electrophoresis, spectroscopy), drafting reports, and ensuring quality, compliant records while collaborating in a fast-paced lab environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 2+ years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree with no experience required.
• Knowledge of biology, chemistry, or biochemistry.
• Experience in a laboratory environment with analytical techniques.
• Exposure to cGMP regulations and compliance requirements.
• Experience with analytical techniques (HPLC/UPLC, electrophoresis, spectroscopy) preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform sample testing for biologics under cGMP regulatory guidance.
• Participate in method transfer and validation activities.
• Draft methods, method forms, and analytical reports.
• Execute laboratory testing using HPLC/UPLC, electrophoresis, spectroscopy, and compendial assays.
• Follow SOPs with strong attention to detail.
• Ensure accurate, legible, and compliant documentation in accordance with cGMP.
• Perform peer review of laboratory notebooks, logbooks, and method documentation.
• Operate laboratory equipment safely and in compliance with procedures.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Independent working

Biology/Chemistry knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Life Sciences or Physical Science

Master’s degree in Life Sciences or Physical Science

Tools

HPLC/UPLC

Electrophoresis

Spectroscopy

Job description

Position Summary

Shift: Monday – Friday 8am-5pm 100% on-site Catalent's Kansas City facility is a leading center for integrated development, manufacturing, and packaging services for oral solid dosage forms. The site combines advanced technologies with a collaborative environment to support pharmaceutical development from early-stage formulation through commercial supply. With a strong focus on quality and innovation, the campus offers modern laboratories, state-of-the-art manufacturing suites, and specialized capabilities to meet diverse client needs. This location fosters teamwork and continuous learning, making it an excellent setting for professionals who want to contribute to delivering life-changing therapies while working in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform sample testing for biologics under cGMP regulatory guidance
• Participate in method transfer and validation activities
• Draft methods, method forms, and analytical reports
• Execute laboratory testing using techniques such as HPLC/UPLC, electrophoresis, spectroscopy, and compendial assays
• Follow standard operating procedures with strong attention to detail
• Ensure accurate, legible, and compliant documentation in accordance with cGMP
• Perform peer review of laboratory notebooks, logbooks, and method documentation
• Operate laboratory equipment safely and in compliance with procedures

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Life Sciences or Physical Science with 2+ years of relevant experience, OR Master’s degree in Life Sciences or Physical Science (no experience required)
• Knowledge of scientific principles in disciplines such as Biology, Chemistry, or Biochemistry
• Experience working in a laboratory environment with analytical techniques
• Experience or exposure to cGMP regulations and compliance requirements
• Experience with analytical techniques (HPLC/UPLC, electrophoresis, spectroscopy, etc.) preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple priorities
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

• Competitive medical benefits and 401K
• 152 hours PTO + 8 Paid Holidays
• Dynamic, fast-paced work environment
• Opportunity to work on Continuous Improvement Processes

Company Culture

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.

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.