Process Engineer I

Position Summary:

• Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, core hours 8am-4:30pm

• 100% on-site (San Diego)

Catalent, Inc. is a leading global Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO), and Catalent’s San Diego facility focuses on early-stage development of small molecule and peptide drug candidates from the bench to the clinic.  This facility offers an array of services that support oral and injectable dosage forms that include preformulation testing, formulation and analytical development, cGMP manufacturing and clinical packaging, labeling, and worldwide distribution.  Our San Diego location is the home of our Catalent Spray Drying technologies with downstream roller compaction capabilities to support the needs of our client’s most challenging compounds.

The Process Engineer I will execute basic setup, operation, troubleshooting, breakdown, and cleaning of designated small scale and pilot scale pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment under limited supervision. You will get exposure to equipment maintenance activities, conducting demonstration batches, evaluating the formulation, analysis of various product characteristics, technology transfer process to the manufacturing group, and batch record review process. You will be a key manufacturing member in the GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) suites as subject matter expert for designated projects and revision of SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures).

The Role:

• Experimental design and execution will be under a supervisor’s direction

• Prepare reports, summaries, and generate procedures and SOPs

• Limited client interaction and regular interdepartmental interaction

• Continuous development of pharmaceutical process knowledge

• Training on scientific techniques, GMPs, and technical writing

• Development of observation and problem-solving skills for experimental outcomes

• Other duties as assigned

The Candidate:

• Bachelor of Engineering (B.S. or B.E.) degree required, Chemical or Mechanical focus preferred

• No experience with solid-oral equipment or formulation techniques is required, but high preference for two (2) years of experience with a Bachelor’s degree. We will also accept a Master’s degree and no experience

• Candidate must also have a strong foundation of theoretical knowledge regarding scientific and engineering principles required for solid oral drug formulation and scale-up

• Physical requirements: Individual may be required to sit, stand, walk regularly and occasionally lift up to 40 pounds; ability to communicate orally with customers, vendors, and co-workers. Regular use of telephone and email. Hearing, vision, and speaking within normal ranges is essential for normal conversations, to receive ordinary information and to prepare or inspect documents. Good manual dexterity for the use of common office equipment such as computer terminals, calculator, copiers, and fax machines. Good reasoning ability is important. Able to understand and utilize management reports, memos, and other documents to conduct business.

Pay:

• The annual pay range for this position in California is $73,000 – $80,000 annually. The final salary offered to a successful candidate may vary, and will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to: the type and length of experience within the job, type and length of experience within the industry, skillset, education, business needs, etc.  Catalent is a multi-state employer, and this salary range may not reflect positions that work in other states.

Why you should join Catalent:

• Awesome employee activities: Movie Day, Monthly Birthday Celebrations, Friday Bagel Breakfast, On-site Fitness Center with machines, Sponsored Sports Teams, and several other company-sponsored events that encourages positive employee comradery, which contributes to effectively building positive employee relationships, overall creating a positive work environment.

• Environmentally friendly green initiatives with on-site practices as well as regularly participating in Beach Clean-up activities for community engagement.

• Defined career path and annual performance review and feedback process. Potential for career growth on an expanding team within an organization dedicated to preserving and bettering lives.  

• Several Employee Resource Groups focusing on Diversity and Inclusion.

• Competitive salary with bonus potential. Generous 401K match and Paid Time Off accrual. Medical, dental and vision benefits effective day one of employment. 

• 152 hours of PTO + 10 paid holidays.

• Positive and fast-paced working environment focusing on continually improving processes to remain innovative and dynamic.

• Tuition Reimbursement – Let us help you finish your degree or earn a new one!

• WellHub program to promote overall physical wellness.

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