Senior Associate Scientist I, Quality Control

Catalent; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Catalent in Kansas City is seeking a Sr. Associate Scientist I to help maintain analytical laboratories and support project activities according to CGMP.

You will keep accurate documentation, train peers when needed, and communicate with internal and external customers to ensure clean operations and timely delivery of results.

This role is suited for candidates with a master's degree or a bachelor's in science with 2+ years of experience who are detail-oriented and collaborative.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant science discipline or Bachelor's degree with 2+ years of related experience.
• Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices and documentation.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain analytical laboratories and ensure cleanliness and organization.
• Assist project activities and communicate with internal/external customers.
• Stay current with GMP standards and industry practices.
• Keep SOP training up to date and mentor peers.
• Perform documentation and basic testing per assigned tasks.

Education

Master's degree in a relevant science discipline

Bachelor's degree in a relevant science discipline with 2+ years of related work experience

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 Sr. Associate Scientist I to join our team. In this role, you will help maintain analytical laboratories and ensure a clean, organized work environment. You will support project activities through effective communication and adherence to Current Good Manufacturing Practices. This position also involves performing assigned tasks and maintaining accurate documentation.

Shift

Monday - Friday, 12pm - 830pm

Location

Kansas City, MO

The Role

• Maintain analytical laboratories, including cleanliness, glassware cleaning, ordering supplies, and minor documentation.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external customers, peers, and supervisors to support project activities.
• Maintain awareness of Current Good Manufacturing Practices, industry standards, and modern techniques relevant to pharmaceutical sciences.
• Keep training current on all applicable standard operating procedures, ensuring records are up to date in the internal system.
• Train or mentor peers as needed.
• Ensure a clean and organized laboratory work environment is maintained.
• Perform basic Good Manufacturing Practice documentation and testing in accordance with assigned tasks, including sample pickup and delivery.
• Perform tasks as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Master's degree in a relevant science discipline; OR
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant science discipline with 2+ years of related work experience preferred.

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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Catalent is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veterans.

Reasonable Accommodation

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.

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It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law may be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Consistent with Massachusetts law, Catalent does not require or administer lie detector tests as a condition of employment or continued employment.