Senior Associate Scientist

Senior Associate Scientist I (Dissolution) Position Summary

• Work Schedule:
  
  Monday – Friday, 8AM – 4:30PM
• 100% onsite (Kansas City)

Catalent, Inc. is a leading global Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO). Catalent’s Kansas City (KCM) facility provides a range of integrated services for oral solid dosage forms, from formulation development and analytical testing to clinical and commercial‑scale manufacturing. The facility is the commercial manufacturing Center‑of‑Excellence for accelerated development programs and roller compaction.

The Senior Associate Scientist I will support the Analytics and Dissolution team for in‑process, release, and stability sampling and use a variety of analytical instruments. With cutting‑edge technologies and a collaborative work environment, this role offers opportunities for long‑term advancement.

• 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, UV/Vis, Disintegration and Dissolution. Apparatus 1, 2, 3, 5, and 6. 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.

• Bachelor’s degree in life science or physical science is required with at least two (2) years of related work experience OR a Master’s degree is required without any formal industry experience.
• Knowledge and skills requirements include the ability to process, maintain, and interpret data, understand basic instrument troubleshooting techniques, and communicate clearly and professionally with clients and internal stakeholders.
• Physical requirements:
  
  On an average 8‑hour day this position requires the ability to walk, sit and stand, use hands to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms at or above shoulder height and below waist height, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk and hear, smell and lift up to 40 pounds. Specific vision requirements include reading of written documents, visual inspection of materials and use of computer monitor screen frequently.

• 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 + 8 paid holidays.
• Several Employee Resource Groups focusing on D&I.
• Dynamic, fast‑paced work environment.
• Community engagement and green initiatives.
• Generous 401K match.
• Company match on donations to organizations.
• Medical, dental and vision benefits effective day one of employment.
• Tuition Reimbursement – Let us help you finish your degree or start a new degree!
• Well Hub program to promote overall physical wellness.
• Perkspot – offers exclusive or private discounts from approximately 900+ merchants in a wide array of categories.

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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