Analytical Chemist I

Catalent • Greenville, NC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Analytical Chemist I primarily performs routine analytical testing in support of pharmaceutical products, following applicable safety, quality, and regulatory requirements. The role supports the development and manufacturing of high-quality pharmaceutical products in a collaborative, compliance-driven environment. It is based 100% onsite at Catalent’s Greenville, North Carolina site and follows a Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. schedule.

Under general supervision, the role performs routine chromatographic and spectrophotometric analyses for pharmaceutical excipients, active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), and/or drug products. Testing may include assays such as potency, related substances, residual solvents, and metals; dissolution; moisture; identification; and other wet-chemistry measurements. Common techniques and equipment include HPLC, GC, titrations, UV, and IR.

The chemist maintains data integrity and good documentation practices, compares results with specifications and trends data where applicable, and ensures calibration standards and instrumentation are used, cared for, and returned properly. The role follows approved methods, standards, and internal SOPs to support accurate testing and prevent repeat testing, deviations, and investigations. Data is entered into established reports, templates, or software systems. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a science-related discipline, such as Biology, Chemistry, or Pharmaceutical Sciences; or an associate degree in Biotechnology, Chemistry, or an equivalent science degree plus 1 year of professional experience in pharmaceutical analytical chemistry.
• Experience in a Catalent analytical laboratory in a role demonstrating independence and proficiency in chromatography and data review, as well as troubleshooting and technical understanding, may substitute for 1 year of professional experience.
• Follow applicable safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in chromatography and data review.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and technical understanding.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine chromatographic and spectrophotometric testing in support of pharmaceutical excipients, APIs, and/or drug products.
• Conduct testing that may include potency, related substances, residual solvents, metals, dissolution, moisture, identification, and other wet-chemistry measurements.
• Maintain data integrity and follow good documentation practices when performing experiments.
• Compare laboratory data with specifications and trend data where applicable to determine whether results meet requirements.
• Use, care for, and return calibration standards and related items, including reference standards, timers, thermometers, and instrumentation.
• Follow method and standard instructions and internal SOPs to ensure accurate testing and reduce repeat testing, deviations, and investigations.
• Enter data into established reports, templates, or software-based systems.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive paid time off and 8 paid holidays.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits effective on the first day of employment.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee Resource Groups promoting diversity and inclusion.
• WellHub physical and mental wellness program, including an onsite fitness center.
• Perkspot discounts from more than 900 merchants.
• Career path with annual performance reviews and growth opportunities.
• Site activities and community engagement initiatives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level