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Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Onsite
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 Pharmaceutical Development Senior Associate Scientist II to join our team. In this role, you will support formulation design and development of oral solid drug products. You will train others in clinical trial manufacturing operations using sound pharmaceutical principles. You will ensure all work is performed in compliance with regulatory requirements, good manufacturing practices and standard operating procedures.
Shift: M-F 8am-3pm
Location: Kansas City, MO
100% Onsite
The Role
Execute laboratory work plans and schedules with input from supervisor or senior team member
Draft technical documents such as batch records, technical reports and standard operating procedures with limited guidance
Train others on procedures and laboratory techniques
Execute efficiency improvement projects with limited guidance
Perform parallel review of manufacturing documentation and may qualify to perform technical review for accuracy, thoroughness and regulatory compliance
Maintain high-quality laboratory documentation in accordance with regulatory guidance and site procedures
Perform physical testing as needed, including bulk/tap density, flow analysis (FT4) and sieve analysis
Execute procedures or methods of moderate complexity with high quality
Conduct work in GMP area under minimal supervision
Perform all other duties as assigned
The Candidate
Minimum Requirements
High School diploma or General Educational Development (GED)
Strong knowledge of the principles and concepts of pharmaceutics
Mathematical and scientific reasoning ability
Advanced understanding of equipment and instrument operations and troubleshooting skills in multiple techniques
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with internal and external customers
Understanding of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and ability to work in GMP space with supervision
Preferred Skills & Background
Bachelor's degree in a related life science or physical science field with 4+ years of related work experience preferred
Master’s degree in a related life science or physical science field with 2+ years of related work experience preferred
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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