Senior Associate Scientist I

Senior Associate Scientist I

Position Summary:

• Work Schedule:  Monday – Friday, 8am-4:30pm 
• 100% on-site

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.

The Senior Associate Scientist I performs work that is varied and that may be somewhat difficult in character but usually involves limited responsibility. Some evaluation, originality or ingenuity is required. Follows established protocols and work plans. May be assisted by laboratory technicians/assistants. Comply with divisional and site Environmental Health and Safety requirements.

The Role:

• Execute laboratory work plans/schedules developed with input from a supervisor or senior team member.  Sample types include in-process, release or stability.  Techniques include HPLC, GC, Karl Fischer, Disintegration, Friability, Hardness, and appearance. Under direction, may perform method development, validation, and transfer activities. 
• Maintain accurate and high-quality laboratory documentation in accordance with regulatory guidance and Site SOPs.
• May draft technical documents such as methods or certificate of analysis.
• Performs parallel review of laboratory documentation and may become qualified to perform technical review of documents for accuracy, thoroughness and regulatory compliance.
• Assists in execution of efficiency improvement projects with guidance.
• Trains others on laboratory techniques.
• All other duties as assigned.

The Candidate:

• Bachelor's degree in related life science or physical science field with a minimum of 2 years of related work experience required OR
• Master’s degree in a related life or physical science required; no prior work experience required, though relevant educational laboratory experience is preferred.
• Hands‑on experience operating HPLC and Karl Fischer (KF) required; experience with GC, LC‑MS, disintegration, friability, and TGA testing preferred.
• Proactively identify and address work‑related issues at both the individual and team level.
• Ability to process, maintain, interpret, and analyze data, with a basic understanding of instrument operation and troubleshooting across multiple techniques.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with internal and external customers, combined with excellent organization, time‑management, and multitasking abilities.
• Physical Requirements & Work Environment: Ability to perform duties including standing constantly, walking and sitting frequently, and lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 40 lbs; requires occasional kneeling and frequent reaching. Work is performed in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise and vibration, constant exposure to potential hazards, and occasional exposure to temperature changes, humidity, wet conditions, and extreme heat or cold.

Why You Should Join Catalent:

• Defined career path and annual performance review and feedback process 
• Diverse, inclusive culture 
• 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 
• 152 hours of PTO + 8 paid holidays
• Generous 401K match 
• Medical, dental and vision benefits effective day one of employment 
• Tuition Reimbursement - Let us help you finish your degree or start a new degree!

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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