Analytical Scientist
Analytical Scientist
Position Summary
Due to growth, Catalent is looking to recruit an Analytical Scientist to join our growing Quality Control group at our site in Winchester, KY.
The Analytical Scientist will work on method transfer, method verification and method validation under appropriate guidance in support of clinical development and commercial manufacturing. The candidate will work closely with the product development and process transfer teams to provide analytical results and proper data interpretation for drug product development and process validation. When necessary, the Analytical Scientist will conduct routine analytical testing for raw materials, in-process samples, drug products and cleaning verification in support of commercial product manufacturing.
Catalent's Winchester location is the flagship US manufacturing location for large scale complex controlled release (CR) oral dose forms, with integrated analytical and development services. With 20 years of expertise in product development, technology transfers and commercial manufacturing, and roots in industry leading Glatt technology. This site offers newly installed Fluid Beds, expanded analytical labs, and an advanced open facility design that provides flexibility in supporting the requirements of any new customer program.
Requirements:
The Role
•Demonstrate strong skills/expertise/high proficiency on two or more specific analytical techniques. For instance troubleshooting of: HPLC or GC instrumental problems, dissolution methods, or related substance assays. High throughput, based on level of difficulty, in areas of proficiency is expected.
•Develop and maintain working knowledge of commonly used spectroscopic, chromatographic and wet chemistry procedures.
•Work with various analytical methods including cleaning verification, assay and impurities, dissolution, residual solvents for raw materials, in-process samples or finished products testing.
•Understand and conduct studies for method development/evaluation, validation, transfer and verification according to scientific justifications and current regulatory guidance (e.g., ICH, FDA, USP, EP, etc.).
•Prepare and review technical documents, including validation/transfer/verification protocols and reports, analytical test procedures, technical reports, analytical investigations, etc. for review.
•Understand drug product formulations, manufacturing process and work closely with product development and process transfer teams on testing of product development and process validation batches and providing proper data interpretation as necessary.
•Provide training to QC analysts after methods are validated/transferred/verified.
•Calibrate and maintain lab equipment and instrumentation as assigned.
•Perform peer review of analytical testing and write up as necessary.
•Able to author / review SOPs that fall within defined area of subject matter expertise.
The Candidate
•Ph.D, or M.S. in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences or Life Sciences (Preferred in Analytical Chemistry).
•Work Experience " 0 to 3 years of pharmaceutical industry experience, 3-5 years of analytical testing/research experience using HPLC/GC/UV, etc.
•B.S. in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences or Life Sciences (Preferred in Chemistry)
•Work Experience " At least 5 years pharmaceutical industry or 8 years of analytical testing/research experience using HPLC/GC/UV, etc.
•Ability to perform analytical method research and development.
•Strong working experience with chromatographic (e.g., HPLC or GC) and spectroscopic (e.g., UV) analysis in candidates research work.
•Understand analytical chemistry calculations such as concentrations (%, ppm, µg/mL, etc), molarity, Beers Law, reference standard purity on as is, anhydrous, or dry basis etc.
•Understand solubility, oxidation/reduction, acid/base hydrolysis, heat and photo degradation.
Position Benefits
•Works cross-functionally and receives exposure to several departments
•Potential for career growth within an expanding QC team as well as other areas
•Medical, Dental, Vision and 401K are all offered from day one of employment
•19 days of paid time off annually + 7 paid holidays
About Catalent
Catalent offers rewarding opportunities to further your career! Join the global drug development and delivery leader and help develop some of the nearly 200 products we launch each year or help supply over 7,000 products for patients around the world. Catalent is an exciting and growing international company where our professionals 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, for the benefit of patients globally.
Catalent. More products. Better treatments. Reliably supplied.
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+1 877 503 9493 .
Catalent is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, you may submit your request by sending an email along with the job number and title to Jobs@catalent.com . This option is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability. Information received will be routed to a recruiter who will provide assistance to ensure appropriate consideration in the application or hiring process.
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