Quality Control Analyst

Position Summary

• Typical working hours are Sunday - Friday 11 PM - 7:30 AM (beginning Sunday night through Friday morning).

• This position is 100% on-site in Winchester, Kentucky.

Catalent’s Winchester location is the flagship US manufacturing location for large scale oral dose forms, with integrated analytical and development services. With 28 years of expertise in product development, technology transfers and commercial manufacturing, and roots in industry-leading Glatt technology. 

The Quality Control Analyst performs the basic and critical experimental work of day-to-day analysis, including generation and analysis of data.  The Quality Control Analyst works “hands on” in an analytical lab that requires analytical testing, computer operating, record keeping, and report writing abilities.

The Role

• Perform efficient/reliable/high quality analytical testing in accordance with USP/NF/EP/JP/FCC/etc. or customer supplied guidelines.  Typical testing may include Dissolution, Titration, Polarimetry, Loss on Drying, Viscosity, Residue on Ignition, Heavy Metal Content, FTIR, HPLC, and GC, etc.

• Maintain accurate written records of all analysis performed.

• Accurately interpret and effectively communicate analytical results and issues.

• Schedule daily tasks in an organized and efficient manner.

• Calibrate and maintain lab equipment and instrumentation.

• Responsible for operating in a safe manner, must be familiar with basic laboratory and chemical hygiene practices

• Perform peer review of analytical testing and write up. Write SOPs on an as needed basis.

• Other duties as required in support of Catalent Pharma Solutions high performance

The Candidate

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific field required (Chemistry or Biology preferred). Alternate degrees in a non-scientific field may be accepted with at least 2 years of relevant experience in a material testing laboratory.

• 2+ years in Quality, Laboratory, Clinical, or Chemical manufacturing role preferred.

• Assisting with other personnel with lifting of liquid containers and all objects of greater than 50 lbs. Operating safely in a dynamic environment which includes mobile and fixed equipment and changing conditions while completing job tasks that range from simple to complex and/or multi-tasking.

Why You Should Join Catalent

• Several Employee Resource Groups focusing on D&I 

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

• Generous 401K match 

• 152 hours accrued PTO + 8 paid holidays