Principal Scientist I, Molecular and Cellular Biology

Principal Scientist I, Molecular and Cellular Biology

About Site

Catalent’s Kansas City facility is home to our Oral & Specialty Drug Delivery, Biologics Analytical Services and Clinical Supply Services businesses.

Position Summary

We have an opportunity for a Principal Scientist I, Molecular and Cellular Biology to join our team. In this role, you will lead assay generation, design, development, and validation for Biopharma product development under cGMP guidance. You will also draft, review, and approve technical documents and provide leadership in training and compliance activities. This position offers the chance to work with advanced techniques and contribute to the success of large molecule and biologics programs.

Shift: Monday – Friday, 1st Shift: 8AM-4:30PM
Location: Kansas City, MO
100% Onsite

The Role

• Read and follow standard operating procedures with attention to detail.

• Act as subject matter expert on listed techniques and perform sample testing activities. Lead implementation of new technologies and assess their impact on Catalent offerings.

• Provide leadership in assay generation, design, development, and validation efforts for Biopharma product development under cGMP regulations.

• Mentor and promote a learning culture on laboratory techniques within the group.

• Maintain commitment to high quality work and productivity.

• Mentor, coach, and train peers on cGMP compliance, methods, and laboratory instruments and equipment. Lead computer system validation activities within the group.

• Collaborate with cross-functional team members to develop new techniques. Provide leadership and technical guidance to ensure program productivity and efficiency.

• All other duties as assigned.

The Candidate

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or Physical Science with a minimum of 18 years of relevant experience in department-specific techniques, OR

• Master’s degree in a related life science or physical science field with a minimum of 16 years of relevant experience in department-specific techniques, OR

• Doctorate degree in a related life science or physical science field with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in department-specific techniques.

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

Preferred Skills & Background

• Advanced knowledge of principles, theories, and concepts in a discipline such as Biology, Chemistry, or Biochemistry, and broad knowledge of related disciplines.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with internal and external stakeholders.

• High personal credibility, strong motivation, and team development skills.

• Well organized with ability to multitask and manage multiple tasks efficiently. Coaching skills to train junior scientists.

• Leadership development and supervisory skills are expected.

Why You Should Join Catalent

• Defined career path and annual performance review and feedback process.

• Diverse, inclusive culture.

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

• Competitive paid time off plus 8 paid holidays.

• Community engagement and green initiatives.

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

• Tuition reimbursement.

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. 

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