Quality Control Associate Scientist I

Quality Control Associate Scientist I 

Position Summary

• Work Schedule: 8am-4pm Monday to Friday

• 100% based on-site in Kansas City

Catalent’s Kansas City (KCM) facility is a premier site for integrated drug development, manufacturing, and clinical supply services, supporting a wide range of pharmaceutical and biotech products. With cutting-edge technologies and a collaborative work environment, it offers exciting opportunities for professionals across all functions—from science and engineering to operations and logistics.

Under close supervision and guidance, performs tasks from detailed instructions and established procedures. Comply with site SXPs, corporate policies, and Environmental Health and Safety requirements. Has basic knowledge of the principles and concepts of a discipline (e.g. Biology, Chemistry). Applies technical skills to complete assigned work within own group/project team.

The Role

• Sample types include USP, JP, and EP release testing and stability testing. Techniques include but not limited to: sterility, bioburden and microbial limits testing, or endotoxin testing.

• Execute laboratory work plan / schedule developed with input from supervisor or senior team member.

• Maintain high quality documentation in accordance with applicable regulatory guidance and site SOPs documenting work as appropriate within notebooks, forms, etc.

• Execute procedures or methods of moderate complexity with high quality and reviews own work to ensure accuracy and completeness.  Able to identify minor quality/compliance gaps during lab work.

• May draft technical documents such as methods or certificates of analysis with direct guidance from a supervisor or senior team member.

• Perform lab cleaning, inventory check, sample pick up and peer review of routine laboratory documentation.  May review technical documents for accuracy and thoroughness.

• Demonstrate laboratory techniques as part of training.  May provide shadowing for training/lab orientation.

• Assist in the execution of efficiency/compliance improvement projects with guidance.

• All other duties as assigned

The Candidate

• Associate’s degree in related life science or physical science field required with 1+ years relevant work experience; OR Bachelor's degree in related life science or physical science field with 0+ years related work experience required.

• Basic understanding of instrument operations and troubleshooting skills in multiple techniques in Microbiology

• Proficient with PC and Microsoft programs

• Excellent written and verbal communications skills with internal and external customers, peers and managers.

• Well organized with ability to multitask and work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines

• May require the use of a respirator.

• Individual may be required to sit, stand, walk regularly and occasionally lift 0-40 pounds

Why you should join Catalent

• Defined career path and annual performance review and feedback process 

• Diverse, inclusive culture 

• 152 hours of PTO + 8 paid holidays

• Several Employee Resource Groups focusing on D&I

• Dynamic, fast-paced work environment

• Positive working environment focusing on continually improving processes to remain innovative

• Potential for career growth on an expanding team within an organization dedicated to preserving and bettering lives 

• Competitive salary with quarterly bonus potential 

• Community engagement and green initiatives 

• Generous 401K match and Paid Time Off accrual 

• Medical, dental and vision benefits effective day one of employment 

• Tuition Reimbursement 

• GymPass program to promote overall physical wellness 

Catalent offers rewarding opportunities to further your career!  Join the global drug development and delivery leader and help us bring over 7,000 life-saving and life-enhancing products to patients around the world. Catalent is an exciting and growing international company where employees work directly with pharma, biopharma and consumer health companies of all sizes to advance new medicines from early development to clinical trials and to the market. Catalent produces more than 70 billion doses per year, and each one will be used by someone who is counting on us. Join us in making a difference. 

personal initiative. dynamic pace. meaningful work.

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