Associate Scientist - Quality Control, MQC

Associate Scientist I – Quality Control, MQC Position Summary

• Work Schedule:
  
  4x10 Wednesday – Saturday AM
• 100% on-site
• Madison, WI

Catalent Madison is a pharmaceutical manufacturing site specializing in the development and production of high-quality drug products, with a strong focus on biologics and sterile injectables. The site supports global clients by delivering compliant, reliable, and scalable manufacturing solutions.

The Associate Scientist – Quality Control at Catalent Madison is responsible for performing and documenting cGMP testing on products, raw materials, and the manufacturing environment to ensure quality and compliance standards are met. The Associate Scientist I – Quality Control involves operating lab equipment, supporting environmental monitoring, maintaining laboratory systems (LIMS), and contributing to routine lab maintenance and continuous GMP compliance.

• Performs cGMP Quality Control testing and documents results under supervision
• Operates basic QC laboratory equipment and performs routine maintenance
• Reviews analytical data for accuracy, completeness, and SOP compliance
• Enters and manages data in LIMS and laboratory reporting systems
• Prepares solutions and stages materials for QC lab activities
• Conducts environmental monitoring (air, surface, personnel, gas, and water sampling)
• Logs and tracks samples using laboratory systems
  
  Maintains lab organization and cleanliness in alignment with 5S standards
• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry or related life sciences field; OR Associate Degree in Biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry or related life sciences field with a minimum of 1 year of industry experience; OR High School Diploma or equivalent with a minimum of 4 years of industry experience.
• Basic understanding of analytical chemistry and simple lab equipment preferred
• Familiarity with clean room procedure, aseptic technique, and general lab equipment experience.
• cGMP, Good Documentation Practices (GDP) or Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) knowledge preferred
• Following standard operating procedures (SOP) preferred
• General laboratory equipment experience, including micropipettes preferred

• Potential for career growth on an expanding team
• Abundance of cross-functional exposure to other areas within the organization
• 152 hours of paid time off annually + 8 paid holidays
• Day one benefits! Medical, dental, vision and 401K benefits effective on your first day

Catalent is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veterans.

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