Quality Control Analyst

Catalent Pharma Solutions•Winchester, KY

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Control Analyst performs day-to-day analytical laboratory work, including testing and the generation and analysis of data. The role is hands-on and requires analytical testing, computer operation, record keeping, and report writing. The position is 100% on-site in Winchester, Kentucky. Typical working hours are Monday through Friday, 11:00 PM to 7:30 AM, beginning Sunday night and ending Friday morning. Catalent’s Winchester location is its flagship U.S. manufacturing site for large-scale oral dose forms, with integrated analytical and development services. The site has 28 years of experience in product development, technology transfers, and commercial manufacturing, with roots in Glatt technology.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in a scientific field is required; Chemistry or Biology is preferred. An alternate non-scientific degree may be accepted with at least two years of relevant experience in a material testing laboratory.
Ability to perform analytical testing and operate computers, maintain records, and write reports.
Ability to interpret and communicate analytical results and issues.
Ability to work safely in a dynamic environment with mobile and fixed equipment and changing conditions, while completing tasks ranging from simple to complex and/or multitasking.
Ability to assist with lifting liquid containers and other objects weighing more than 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Two or more years of experience in a Quality, Laboratory, Clinical, or Chemical manufacturing role is preferred.
A degree in Chemistry or Biology is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform efficient, reliable, and high-quality analytical testing in accordance with USP/NF/EP/JP/FCC standards or customer-provided guidelines. Testing may include Dissolution, Titration, Polarimetry, Loss on Drying, Viscosity, Residue on Ignition, Heavy Metal Content, FTIR, HPLC, and GC.
Maintain accurate written records of all analysis performed.
Interpret analytical results and communicate results and issues effectively.
Schedule daily tasks in an organized and efficient manner.
Calibrate and maintain laboratory equipment and instrumentation.
Operate safely and follow basic laboratory and chemical hygiene practices.
Perform peer reviews of analytical testing and write-ups.
Write SOPs as needed.
Perform other duties as required in support of Catalent Pharma Solutions’ high performance.
Assist other personnel with lifting liquid containers and other objects weighing more than 50 pounds.