Associate Scientist II, Analytical Research & Development

Catalent - Saint Petersburg, FL

Full-time - Mid Level

Saint Petersburg, FL

Chemical Manufacturing

About the position

The Associate Scientist II, Analytical Research & Development at Catalent plays a crucial role in supporting the pharmaceutical industry by conducting analytical testing and method development for raw materials and finished products. This position is integral to ensuring the quality and efficacy of pharmaceutical products through rigorous testing and compliance with industry standards. The role requires a strong background in analytical chemistry and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced laboratory environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform compendial and non-compendial testing on raw materials, drug substances, in-process samples, cleaning samples, and finished products as required.
• Conduct assay/CU/dissolution and other single analyte chromatographic testing.
• Prepare reagents, standards, media, and mobile phase as needed for analyses.
• Work with potent and teratogenic compounds with proper PPE equipment.
• Dispose of hazardous waste according to environmental regulations and company procedures.
• Tabulate and interpret results of analysis as recorded in notebooks, reports, and logbooks.
• Assure right-first-time execution of departmental methods and SOPs.
• Write/review analytical methods, deviations, protocols, SOPs, and other technical documents.
• Support Material Evaluation Process for new materials.
• Share responsibility for the routine calibration of analytical equipment.
• Provide project support for new product development programs under the direction of the lead scientist or group leader.
• Assist with laboratory investigations using appropriate Root Cause Analysis tools.
• Participate in inter-departmental task teams.
• Interface with peers in other departments and management.
• Identify and implement improvements that will reduce cycle time for testing/release products.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in science with 10+ years in an analytical lab, 5 in GMP environment OR Bachelor's degree in science with 3+ years in a GMP analytical lab.
• Experience with common pharmaceutical equipment: UV/VIS, IR, AA, and Dissolution required.
• Expertise in wet chemistry techniques such as titrations and extractions as per compendia required.
• Familiarity with separation chromatographic instruments such as HPLC/UHPLC and GC required.
• Familiarity with pharmaceutical software such as LIMS, TrackWise, Empower preferred.
• Vision requirements include ability to differentiate color and obtain 20/30 acuity in both far and near vision.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with pharmaceutical software such as LIMS, TrackWise, Empower.

Benefits

• Paid holidays
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance