Associate Scientist I, Analytical Research & Development

Catalent Pharma Solutions • St. Petersburg, FL

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Associate Scientist I, Analytical Research & Development Position Summary Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, standard business hours 100% on-site Join Catalent’s flagship softgel development and manufacturing facility in North America, located in St. Petersburg, FL, with a capacity of 18 billion capsules per year. This role offers competitive pay, day-one benefits, and career growth in a state-of-the-art, turn-key facility. As an Associate Scientist I, Analytical Research & Development, Catalent offers unmatched exposure to a wide range of molecules formulated into our unique softgel platform—each with a distinct therapeutic purpose. From women’s health to oncology, we work across diverse therapeutic areas, making a real impact on patients' lives. Our collaborative, cross-functional teams and cutting-edge equipment provide hands-on experience from development through commercial validation.

Requirements

• Associate in science (AS) degree in scientific field with 5+ years in an analytical GMP laboratory required OR; Bachelor of Science (BS) in a scientific field required.
• Experience with common analytical laboratory equipment: UV/VIS, IR, AA, and Dissolution.
• Knowledge of wet chemistry techniques such as titrations and extractions as per compendia.
• 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.

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.
• Prepares chemistry reagents, standards, media, and mobile phase as needed for analyses.
• Required to work with potent and teratogenic compounds with proper PPE equipment.
• Tabulation of results of analysis as recorded in notebooks, reports, and logbooks.
• Assures right-first-time execution of departmental methods and SOPs.
• Supports activities and services necessary to the operations of the department, as assigned.
• Supports material evaluation process for new materials.
• Shares responsibility for the routine calibration / standardization of analytical equipment such as, but not limited to balances, pH meters, KF titrators, AA, IR, UV/VIS, etc.
• Provides project support (wet chemistry and instrumental testing) for new product development.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement to support educational goals
• 152 hours of PTO plus 8 paid holidays & Medical, dental, and vision benefits effective day one
• WellHub program to promote physical wellness & Access to Perkspot discounts from over 900 merchants
• Inclusive culture with active Employee Resource Groups & Community engagement and green initiatives
• Strong potential for career growth within a mission-driven organization

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees