QC - Lead Scientist I

Catalent Pharma Solutions•Kansas City, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Catalent’s Kansas City facility provides integrated development, manufacturing, and packaging services for oral solid dosage forms in advanced laboratories and manufacturing spaces. The QC - Lead Scientist I uses technical expertise to lead complex projects and design experiments supporting departmental goals. The role works independently to make decisions and solve problems while complying with site procedures and safety requirements, and collaborates with and assists team members as needed. The position is onsite in Kansas City, Missouri, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The successful candidate plans and executes laboratory testing, performs raw-material analytical testing, develops and verifies methods, prepares and reviews technical documents, serves as a technical lead on assigned projects, supports efficiency improvements, and trains laboratory associates.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related Life Science or Physical Science field and 11 or more years of related work experience; or a Master’s degree in a related Life Science or Physical Science field and 9 or more years of related work experience; or a Doctorate degree in a related Life Science or Physical Science field and 5 or more years of related work experience.
Ability to execute raw-material identification and characterization testing per USP, EP, and JP using techniques such as HPLC, GC, UV/Vis, FTIR, conductivity, and wet chemistry.
Experience performing peer review of routine and complex laboratory documentation and reviewing technical documents for accuracy, thoroughness, and regulatory compliance.
Ability during an average 8-hour day to walk, sit, stand, handle or feel with hands, reach above shoulder height and below waist height, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk and hear, smell, and lift up to 40 pounds.
Ability to read written documents, visually inspect materials, and frequently use a computer monitor.
May require use of a respirator.

Nice To Haves

Ability to train, coach, or mentor others on technical material, personal development, business matters, and compliance topics.
Experience identifying, developing, and executing team efficiency or compliance improvement projects and recommending project-specific business opportunities.

Responsibilities

Plan and independently execute laboratory testing, creating work plans and schedules based on customer timelines and site performance expectations.
Perform analytical testing on raw materials using techniques including HPLC, GC, Karl Fischer, FTIR, UV-Vis, polarimetry, and wet chemistry.
Write method development documents and perform method verification and transfer activities.
Author protocols, test methods, reports, standard operating procedures, and other technical documents.
Review technical documents for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
Serve as a technical lead or subject matter expert on assigned projects, interact with customers, and take responsibility for project outcomes.
Support efficiency improvement projects with guidance and identify potential business opportunities during project work.
Train other laboratory associates on analytical techniques.
Perform other laboratory-related duties as assigned.