Senior QC Scientist - Onsite Microbiology & Method Dev

Catalent; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Job summary

Catalent is seeking a Senior Scientist, Quality Control in St. Petersburg, FL to perform testing and release of materials and products per approved methods and regulatory standards.

You will conduct microbiological, environmental, and analytical testing; support method development and technology transfers; and guide junior staff while ensuring cGMP compliance and data integrity. This role requires flexibility for extended hours to support schedules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Science or a related field; Chemistry, Microbiology, or Biology preferred.
• 8+ years of analytical laboratory experience.
• Proficiency with UV/IR/atomic absorption/HPLC/GC and dissolution testing.
• Wet chemistry skills: titrations, extractions, digestions, preparing test solutions; autoclaves/Vitek systems.
• Strong verbal and written communication; ability to document and collaborate.

Responsibilities

• Perform testing and release of raw materials, in-process materials, intermediates, finished products, validation samples per approved methods and compendial requirements.
• Conduct microbiological testing, including cultivation and identification of bacteria and other microorganisms.
• Perform environmental and utility testing (water, gases, environmental monitoring, moisture, cleaning validation, process validation support).
• Develop, modify, validate, and implement analytical procedures; support method transfers and technology transfers.
• Analyze, interpret, and document results; maintain notebooks, logbooks, reports, and LIMS records per cGMP and data integrity standards.
• Review calculations and data for accuracy; release samples via LIMS to QA for disposition.
• Provide technical support and training to scientists and technicians; assist with audits and lab operations.
• Maintain lab equipment, reagents, and safety; ensure compliance with FDA, EPA, OSHA and internal safety.

Skills

Analytical lab experience

Interpersonal communication

Education

BSc in Chemistry/Microbiology/Biology

Tools

UV spectroscopy

IR spectroscopy

Atomic absorption

HPLC

GC

Dissolution testing

Job description

Catalent is seeking a Senior Scientist, Quality Control in St. Petersburg, FL to perform testing and release of materials and products per approved methods and regulatory standards.

You will conduct microbiological, environmental, and analytical testing; support method development and technology transfers; and guide junior staff while ensuring cGMP compliance and data integrity. This role requires flexibility for extended hours to support schedules.