Quality Control Analyst

About the position

Catalent, Inc. is a leading global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) whose mission is to develop, manufacture, and supply products that help people live better and healthier lives. Catalent is dedicated to delivering unparalleled service to pharma, biotech, and consumer health customers, supporting product development, launch, and full life-cycle supply. With time-tested experience in development sciences, delivery technologies, and multi-modality manufacturing, Catalent supports the acceleration of development programs and the launch of more than a hundred new products every year. Powered by thousands of scientists and technicians and the latest technology platforms at more than 40 global sites, Catalent supplies billions of doses of life-enhancing and life-saving treatments for patients annually. Catalent is committed to a Patient First culture through excellence in quality and compliance, and to the safety of every patient, consumer and Catalent employee. Catalent's Winchester location is the flagship US manufacturing location for large scale oral dose forms, with integrated analytical and development services. With 28 years of expertise in product development, technology transfers and commercial manufacturing, and roots in industry-leading Glatt technology. The Quality Control Analyst performs the basic and critical experimental work of day-to-day analysis, including the generation and analysis of data; their work is 'hands on' in an analytical lab and requires analytical testing, computer operating, record keeping, and report writing abilities. The Quality Control Analyst performs the quality testing needed for raw material, in-process, finished goods, stability, and cleaning validation analysis.

Responsibilities

• Perform efficient/reliable/high quality analytical testing in accordance with USP/NF/EP/JP/FCC/etc. or customer supplied guidelines.
• Maintain accurate written records of all analysis performed.
• Accurately interpret and effectively communicate analytical results and issues.
• Schedule daily tasks in an organized and efficient manner.
• General knowledge of the use and operation of basic laboratory equipment.
• Calibrate and maintain lab equipment and instrumentation.
• Perform peer review of analytical testing and write up; write SOPs on an as needed basis.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Chemical Engineering or Life Sciences (preferred Chemistry or Biology) required.
• Experience in Quality, Laboratory, Clinical or Chemical manufacturing role (including internships or co-op experience) preferred.
• Experience in the pharmaceutical industry preferred.
• Ability to multi-task with high efficiency.
• Ability to work well under pressure and maintain efficiency.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Basic knowledge of lab safety and the ability to work safely with chemicals of varying potency.
• General computer literacy including use of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to perform analytical testing while standing for long periods of time.
• Accurate testing on the first attempt under pressure of production details.
• This employee will assist other personnel with lifting of liquid containers and all objects of greater than 50 lbs.

Benefits

• Several Employee Resource Groups focusing on D&I
• Tuition Reimbursement - Let us help you finish your degree or earn a new one!
• Generous 401K match
• 152 hours accrued PTO + 8 paid holidays