Catalent · 19 hours ago
Associate Scientist II, Analytical Research & Development
St. Petersburg, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expCatalent is a leading global drug development and delivery company, and they are seeking an Associate Scientist II in Analytical Research & Development. This role involves performing analytical testing and collaborating with cross-functional teams to support drug development and commercialization efforts, ultimately impacting patient lives.
BiotechnologyHealth CareManufacturingPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Perform compendial and non-compendial testing on raw materials, drug substances, in-process samples, cleaning samples, and finished products
Execute assay, content uniformity (CU), dissolution, and other single-analyte chromatographic testing; prepare reagents, standards, media, and mobile phases as required
Safely handle potent and teratogenic compounds using proper PPE; manage hazardous waste disposal in compliance with environmental regulations and company procedures
Accurately document, tabulate, and interpret analytical results in notebooks, reports, and logbooks; ensure right-first-time execution of methods and SOPs
Support departmental operations, including writing and reviewing analytical methods, deviations, protocols, SOPs, and other technical documentation
Support material evaluation for new materials and perform routine calibration of analytical equipment (e.g., balances, pH meters, KF analyzers, AA, IR)
Provide project support for new product development and laboratory investigations, participate in cross-functional teams, and identify improvements to reduce testing and release cycle times
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Associate's in science with 10 plus years in an analytical lab, 5 in GMP environment OR
Bachelor's in science with 3 plus years in a GMP analytical lab
Hands-on experience with common pharmaceutical equipment, including UV/VIS, IR, AA, and dissolution
Strong wet chemistry experience (e.g., titrations, extractions) per compendial methods; familiarity with HPLC/UHPLC and GC required
Ability to meet vision requirements, including color differentiation (pass Ishihara screening) and 20/30 near and far visual acuity, with or without corrective lenses
Preferred
Experience with pharmaceutical software such as LIMS, TrackWise, and Empower preferred
Benefits
Tuition reimbursement to support educational goals
WellHub program to promote physical wellness
152 hours of PTO plus 8 paid holidays
Medical, dental, and vision benefits effective day one
Defined career path with annual performance reviews
Inclusive culture with active Employee Resource Groups
Community engagement and green initiatives
Fast-paced, innovative work environment
Strong potential for career growth within a mission-driven organization
Access to Perkspot discounts from over 900 merchants
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.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2021-01-06Acquired
Leadership Team
Alessandro Maselli
President & Chief Executive Officer
Charles Lickfold
Senior Vice President, Chief Information Officer
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