Associate Scientist I, Analytical Research & Development

Catalent • Petersburg, FL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This role is located at the St. Petersburg site, which is the primary softgel development and manufacturing facility in North America. The site is equipped to develop lipid formulations in a dedicated pilot plant, facilitating a quick transition from laboratory scale to clinical supply. Capabilities for liquid-in-bottle and liquid-fill hard-shell capsules offer diversification and speed to clinic. Within the Catalent network, the site provides integrated formulation and analytical services to address complex development and manufacturing challenges. The analytical laboratory offers comprehensive services, from analytical method development to routine QC testing, supporting both commercial and development stability studies. With an annual capacity of over 18 billion softgels and service to over 100 global markets, the St. Petersburg site can handle manufacturing needs for Over the Counter (OTC), Prescription (Rx), Medical Devices, Controlled Substances, or Dietary Supplements. The facility also includes a segregated hormone manufacturing area compliant with current regulatory requirements. In addition to traditional animal-based gelatin softgels, the site produces products in non-gelatin OptiShell® and Vegicaps® to accommodate a wider range of molecules.

Requirements

• Associate in Science degree in a scientific field with 5+ years in an analytical Good Manufacturing Practice laboratory required, or Bachelor of Science in a scientific field required.
• Individual may be required to sit, stand, walk regularly and occasionally lift 0–20 pounds.
• Working with potential hazards will require wearing proper personal protective equipment.
• Vision requirements include ability to differentiate color, have 20/30 vision with or without corrective lenses, read written documents, and frequent use of a computer monitor.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with common analytical laboratory equipment such as UV/VIS, infrared, atomic absorption, and dissolution instruments.

Responsibilities

• Support analytical scientists to complete milestones for development programs.
• Perform compendial and non-compendial testing on raw materials, drug substances, in-process samples, cleaning samples, and finished products as required.
• Prepare chemistry reagents, standards, media, and mobile phase as needed for analyses.
• Work with potent and teratogenic compounds using proper personal protective equipment.
• Dispose of hazardous waste according to environmental regulations and company procedures.
• Tabulate results of analysis in notebooks, reports, and logbooks, ensuring right-first-time execution of departmental methods and standard operating procedures.
• Support departmental operations and material evaluation processes for new materials.
• Share responsibility for calibration and standardization of analytical equipment such as balances, pH meters, Karl Fischer titrators, atomic absorption, infrared, and UV/VIS instruments.
• Provide project support for new product development through wet chemistry and instrumental testing.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive Paid Time Off plus 8 paid holidays.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits effective day one of employment.
• Tuition Reimbursement – support to finish your degree or earn a new one.
• Employee Resource Groups focusing on Diversity and Inclusion.
• Environmentally friendly, community engagement green initiatives including regular participation in Beach Clean-up.
• Defined career path and annual performance review and feedback process with potential for career growth on an expanding team within an organization dedicated to preserving and bettering lives.
• WellHub program promoting overall physical and mental wellness.
• Perkspot offers exclusive or private discounts from approximately 900+ merchants in a wide array of categories.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree