Analytical Laboratory Clerk, R&D

Catalent • Saint Petersburg, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Analytical Laboratory Clerk, Research & Development, supports analytical laboratory operations at Catalent’s St. Petersburg, Florida site. The role maintains reference standard and column inventories and manages the reference standard Certificate of Analysis database. It helps keep the laboratory routinely audit ready, supports analysts’ daily assignments, and contributes to continuous improvement and laboratory operational excellence.

The clerk performs routine cleaning and organization of laboratory equipment and communal areas, assists with audit materials and notebook copies, and works collaboratively with product development, quality control, safety, metrology, and quality assurance. The position is 100% onsite and follows standard hours, Monday through Friday. The role requires a high school diploma, the ability to meet specified vision requirements, and the ability to regularly sit, stand, and walk and lift up to 25 pounds; lifting more than 44.09 pounds requires assistance.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• General understanding of chemical and biological hazards.
• Ability to read documents in English.
• Ability to differentiate colors and pass the Ishihara Color Vision Screening; the stated acceptable in-house screening score is identifying at least 4 of 6 numbers in the circles.
• Ability to achieve 20/30 far and near visual acuity in both eyes, with or without corrective lenses.
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk regularly.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds; lifting more than 44.09 pounds requires assistance.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a chemical, medical, or pharmaceutical setting or laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Maintain reference standard and column inventories and manage the reference standard Certificate of Analysis database.
• Ensure the laboratory is routinely in an audit-ready state.
• Clean dissolution baths, water baths, and sonicators, and wipe down bench tops.
• Gather supplies for analysts to complete daily work assignments.
• Clean communal areas daily and maintain hygienic conditions for the next user.
• Keep general-use equipment areas neat, clean, and organized.
• Assist with gathering data and copying reports and notebooks for customer and regulatory audits.
• Provide notebook-page copies to auditors as needed.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and laboratory operational excellence.
• Maintain a safe work environment and collaborate with product development, quality control, safety, metrology, and quality assurance departments.
• Comply with Catalent, FDA, EPA, and OSHA regulations and perform all work safely.
• 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 focused on diversity and inclusion.
• WellHub program promoting physical and mental wellness.
• Perkspot discounts from approximately 900 or more merchants.
• Defined career path and annual performance review and feedback process, with potential for career growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED