Analytics Scientist I

Catalent • Kansas City, MO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Catalent’s Kansas City facility supports Oral & Specialty Drug Delivery, Biologics Analytical Services, and Clinical Supply Services. The Analytics Scientist I performs analytical testing and method development to support pharmaceutical projects, using advanced laboratory techniques to deliver high-quality results. The role works collaboratively with a team focused on innovation and scientific excellence. It is 100% onsite in Kansas City, Missouri, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The scientist independently develops and executes laboratory work plans and schedules based on customer milestones and site performance standards. Work includes testing in-process, release, and stability samples; method development, validation, and transfer; and authoring and reviewing technical documentation. The role also serves as a technical lead for project outcomes and customer interaction, directs and trains technical staff, and undertakes efficiency-improvement projects with guidance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related life science or physical science field is required at minimum.
• Proactively address work issues at both an individual and team level.
• Ability to process, maintain, and interpret data.
• Understanding of instrument operations and troubleshooting skills across multiple techniques.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with internal and external customers.
• Well organized, able to multitask, and able to manage time efficiently.

Nice To Haves

• Doctorate in a related life science or physical science field with 0 or more years of related work experience preferred.
• Master’s degree in a related life science or physical science field with 4 or more years of related work experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related life science or physical science field with 6 or more years of related work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Independently develop and execute laboratory work plans and schedules using customer milestones and site performance standards and metrics.
• Perform testing of in-process, release, and stability samples using techniques such as HPLC, GC, Karl Fischer, disintegration, friability, hardness, and appearance testing.
• Perform method development, validation, and transfer activities.
• Author technical documents, including protocols, test methods, text reports, certificates of analysis, and operating procedures.
• Review technical documents for accuracy, thoroughness, and regulatory compliance.
• Direct technical staff work, including assigning work.
• Serve as technical lead, taking responsibility for project outcomes and customer interaction.
• Execute efficiency-improvement projects with guidance and identify and recommend project-specific business opportunities to improve operational performance.
• Train others on laboratory techniques.
• 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.
• Defined career path and annual performance review and feedback process.
• Potential for career growth on an expanding team.
• Diverse and inclusive culture.
• Community engagement and green initiatives.

What This Job Offers

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