Scientist I, BioChemical Analysis

Scientist I, BioChemical Analysis

Position Summary

• Shift: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
• 100% on-site

Catalents Kansas City facility is a leading center for integrated development, manufacturing, and packaging services for oral solid dosage forms. The site combines advanced technologies with a collaborative environment to support pharmaceutical development from early-stage formulation through commercial supply. With a strong focus on quality and innovation, the campus offers modern laboratories, state-of-the-art manufacturing suites, and specialized capabilities to meet diverse client needs. This location fosters teamwork and continuous learning, making it an excellent setting for professionals who want to contribute to delivering life-changing therapies while working in a dynamic and supportive environment.

The Scientist I is primarily responsible for method evaluation, optimization, transfer and validation activities under cGMP regulatory guidance for Large Molecules/Biologics product development and related stability studies. Also responsible for drafting technical documents such as methods, method forms, validation protocols and reports.

The role:

• Perform method evaluation, optimization, transfer, and validation activities under cGMP guidance
• Execute analytical testing for biologics using techniques such as HPLC/UPLC, electrophoresis, spectroscopy, and compendial assays
• Draft and review technical documents including methods, validation protocols, and reports
• Perform ad hoc sample testing and support method lifecycle activities
• Follow standard operating procedures with strong attention to detail
• Ensure accurate, legible, and compliant documentation in accordance with cGMP requirements
• Perform peer review of laboratory notebooks, logbooks, and technical documentation
• Train and coach peers on methods, instrumentation, and laboratory practices

The candidate:

• Bachelors Degree in Life Sciences or Physical Science with 6+ years of relevant experience, OR
• Masters degree with 4+ years of relevant experience, OR
• Doctorate degree in Life Sciences or Physical Science
• Applied knowledge of scientific principles in Biology, Chemistry, or Biochemistry
• Experience with analytical techniques (HPLC/UPLC, CE, spectroscopy, etc.)
• Experience working in a cGMP-regulated environment
• Experience with method development, transfer, validation, or optimization
• Experience drafting/reviewing technical documents (methods, protocols, reports)

Why you should join Catalent:

• Competitive medical benefits and 401K
• 152 hours PTO + 8 Paid Holidays
• Dynamic, fast-paced work environment
• Opportunity to work on Continuous Improvement Processes

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.

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