Catalent · 13 hours ago
Associate Scientist III, Product Development
Catalent is a global drug development and delivery leader, known for producing 18 billion capsules annually at their St. Petersburg, FL facility. The Associate Scientist III in Product Development will oversee the end-to-end product creation process, including conducting lab work, performing various testing, and providing training to personnel, all while ensuring compliance with departmental guidelines.
BiotechnologyHealth CareManufacturingPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Schedule and conduct lab work to ensure timely completion of the required activities
Perform solubility and compatibility studies. Prepare laboratory fill mixes, air fill capsules
Prepare gel swatches. Execute drying studies
Perform fill moisture, water activity, hardness, rheology, burst strength, impact/drop testing, disintegration, dissolution and/or other testing. Perform HPLC analysis. Prepare buffers, mobile phase and dissolution media
Provide experimental details and record the results in approved notebooks, batch records, reports and logbooks. Prepare samples for animal PK studies
Provide training to new or existing personnel
Required to read and execute departmental guidance and SOPs. Comply with Health, Safety and Environmental responsibilities for the position
Maintain current training records for required procedures
May be required to work with highly potent compounds, hormones
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Doctorate in Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, or related science OR
MS in Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, or related science required with <3 years of related experience OR
BS in Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, or related science with 3+ years of applicable product development experience required
AS in Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, or related science with 15+ years of applicable product development experience required
Good laboratory and analytical skills required
Ability to stand, walk and reach regularly
Required to sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch regularly and lift to 15 pounds; no lifting greater than 44.09 pounds without assistance
Ability to work extended hours or off-hours as required
Vision requirements include ability to differentiate color, have 20/30 vision with or without corrective lenses, read written documents and frequent use of a computer monitor
Preferred
Direct pharmaceutical drug product development experience preferred
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage effective day one.
Generous paid time off — 152 hours of PTO plus 8 paid holidays.
Tuition reimbursement and a defined career path with annual performance reviews to support growth.
Inclusive, mission-driven culture with active Employee Resource Groups and community engagement.
Wellness and lifestyle perks through Perkspot discounts and the WellHub program.
Company
Catalent
Catalent - Blow-Fill-Seal Sterile CDMO Business is focusing on complex clinical to commercial stage formulation and manufacturing. It is a sub-organization of Catalent Pharma Solutions.
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Funding
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unknown2021-01-06Acquired
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