Associate Scientist II

Associate Scientist II, PD

Contributes significantly to the successful timely development of new pharmaceutical products utilizing Softgel Formulation/Process drug delivery systems and technologies by carrying out required pre‑formulation, formulation and process activities.

Shift: Monday - Friday 8 am - 5 pm

Location:

100% on‑site at the St. Petersburg site. Join Catalent’s flagship Softgel development and manufacturing facility in North America, located in St. Petersburg, FL, with a capacity of 18 billion capsules per year. This role offers competitive pay, day‑one benefits, and career growth in a state‑of‑the‑art, turn‑key facility.

The Product Development group is responsible for new product development over the lifecycle of the project which could include benchtop/lab scale, demonstration/feasibility batches, registration/stability batches, and technical support of process validation batches.

• Responsible for conducting pre‑formulation, formulation preparation, testing and analysis work in the PD lab.
• Schedule and conduct lab work to ensure timely completion of the required activities.
• Perform solubility and compatibility studies.
• Prepare laboratory fill mixes, air fill capsules.
• Execute drying studies.
• Perform fill moisture, water activity, hardness, rheology, burst strength, impact/drop testing, disintegration, dissolution and/or other testing.
• Provide training to new or existing personnel.
• All other duties as assigned.

• MS in Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, or BS in Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, or related science with 3+ years of product development experience required; direct pharmaceutical drug product development experience preferred. AS in Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, or related science with 15+ years of experience preferred.
• Prior experience working in the pharmaceutical industry, particularly in a laboratory setting is preferred.
• Strong scientific skills required. Working knowledge and application of scientific principles and techniques. Exposure to computer software associated with word processing and spreadsheets required.
• Experience with testing and analytical equipment.
• Required to use business‑related software programs, including but not limited to Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams, as well as Empower, Chem Station, and other software as it relates to specific job duties. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Physical requirements:
  
  sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch regularly and lift to 15 pounds; no lifting greater than 44.09 pounds without assistance. Vision requirements include ability to differentiate color, have 20/30 vision with or without corrective lenses, read written documents and frequent use of a computer monitor. Ability to work extended hours or off‑hours as required.

• Spearhead exciting and innovative projects.
• Fast‑paced, dynamic environment.
• High visibility to members at all levels of the organization.
• 152 hours of PTO + 8 paid holidays.

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

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