Scientist, QC
Position Summary
Is making an impact important to you? The QC Scientist contributes to the Quality Control laboratory which supports testing and release of raw materials, intermediate and finished products, and all critical systems supporting manufacturing operations such as purified and potable water, compressed gases, captive zone environmental analysis, as well as cleaning and process validation support.
Are you ready to improve peoples lives every day?
JOB TITLE REPORTS: QC Group Lead
The QC Scientist position is responsible to provide analytical services to manufacturing, Technical Services, Validation and new material qualifications. All activities are performed in accordance with specifications, standard operating procedures, approved test methods and/or protocols, regulatory requirements, and St. Petersburgs Quality departmental policies.
Requirements:
The Role (daily responsibilities)
•Performs analysis of finished products, validation samples, in-process materials and raw materials, moisture testing, Gas, Water and manufacturing environmental sampling and testing according to the effective protocols, Methods and Compendials.
•Cultivate and identify bacteria or other microorganisms isolated on selective and non-selective media.
•Maintains cultures according to ATCC and departmental Standard Operating Procedures.
•Performs identification of microorganisms using techniques such as API, Gram Stain, etc.
•Interprets and tabulates results of analysis. Records the results in approved notebooks, reports and logbooks.
•On an as needed basis, maintains proper documentation of Laboratory equipment. Included; setting new equipment for use (IQ, OQ, PQ), training and routine maintenance (Preventative maintenance scheduling and calibrations), and repairs.
The Candidate (requirements)
•Bachelors Degree required (Chemistry, Microbiology or Biology preferred)
•Experience with U.V. spectroscopy, IR and AA instrumentation
•H.P.L.C. and G.C. instrumentation experience
•At least (5) years experience in an analytical laboratory.
•Vision requirements include ability to differentiate color, have 20/30 vision in each eye with or without corrective lenses, read written documents and frequent use of a computer monitor.
We will identify candidates based on the following Catalent Competencies:
•Leads with Integrity and Respect
•Delivers Results
•Demonstrates Business Acumen
•Fosters Collaboration and Teamwork
•Champions Change
•Engages and Inspires
•Coaches and Develop
Position Benefits
•Cross functional exposure to other areas of Operations
•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 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.
• Catalent. More products. Better treatments. Reliably supplied.
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• 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, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or gender identity. 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.
• Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives: Catalent Pharma Solutions (Catalent) is not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting. Resumes submitted to any Catalent employee by a third party agency and/or search firm without a valid written & signed search agreement, will become the sole property of Catalent. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral. Thank you.
