Product Development Technician

Catalent • Petersburg, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Product Development Technician Position Summary Work Schedule : Monday through Friday, Standard 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 a Product Development Technician, working withing a GMP manufacturing environment you will support experimental and developmental manufacturing trials—from raw material preparation through encapsulation and finishing—while ensuring safe handling of all materials and operation of both pilot and commercial equipment. In addition, the position collaborates cross-functionally with R&D, Engineering, Validation, Manufacturing, and Quality teams while supporting project managers, section leaders, and continuous improvement initiatives. The Role Supports technology transfer from R&D to Production and across Catalent sites. Assists in evaluating, developing, and implementing process improvements. Helps transition existing products from legacy processes to enhanced manufacturing methods. Provides technical input for quality investigations and customer complaints. Under the direction of line management, facilitate the manufacturing of experimental, developmental, or other Technical Services product trials, including material prep (raw material weigh off, dispense, and mixing processes), encapsulation (set-up, operation, 912 printing, in-process encapsulation checks), and finishing (inspection, washing, printing, packaging) using commercial and/or pilot equipment, and handle hazardous,non-hazardous and DEA waste (70%). Collaborates with cross-functional teams (R&D, Engineering, Validation, Manufacturing, QA, QC, SMEs) to implement technology changes. Supports project managers, section leaders, and Lean Six Sigma/department initiatives as needed. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Requires a minimum of a high school diploma.
• Must be knowledgeable in operating equipment and processes used in Gel, Material, and Finishing Departments.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule.
• Individual may be required to sit, stand, walk, regularly and occasionally lift to 15 pounds; no lifting greater than 44.09 pounds without assistance

Nice To Haves

• Prefer an Associates College Degree in science or technology which relates to pharmaceutical industry.

Responsibilities

• Supports technology transfer from R&D to Production and across Catalent sites.
• Assists in evaluating, developing, and implementing process improvements.
• Helps transition existing products from legacy processes to enhanced manufacturing methods.
• Provides technical input for quality investigations and customer complaints.
• Facilitate the manufacturing of experimental, developmental, or other Technical Services product trials, including material prep (raw material weigh off, dispense, and mixing processes), encapsulation (set-up, operation, 912 printing, in-process encapsulation checks), and finishing (inspection, washing, printing, packaging) using commercial and/or pilot equipment, and handle hazardous,non-hazardous and DEA waste (70%).
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams (R&D, Engineering, Validation, Manufacturing, QA, QC, SMEs) to implement technology changes.
• Supports project managers, section leaders, and Lean Six Sigma/department initiatives as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees