Quality Control Associate Scientist I

Catalent Pharma Solutions•Kansas City, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under close supervision and guidance, performs tasks from detailed instructions and established procedures. Comply with site SXPs, corporate policies, and Environmental Health and Safety requirements. Has basic knowledge of the principles and concepts of a discipline (e.g. Biology, Chemistry). Applies technical skills to complete assigned work within own group/project team. The Role Sample types include USP, JP, and EP release testing and stability testing. Techniques include but not limited to: sterility, bioburden and microbial limits testing, or endotoxin testing.

Requirements

Associate's degree in related life science or physical science field required with 1+ years relevant work experience; OR Bachelor's degree in related life science or physical science field with 0+ years related work experience required.
Basic understanding of instrument operations and troubleshooting skills in multiple techniques in Microbiology
Proficient with PC and Microsoft programs
Excellent written and verbal communications skills with internal and external customers, peers and managers.
Well organized with ability to multitask and work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines
May require the use of a respirator.
Individual may be required to sit, stand, walk regularly and occasionally lift 0-40 pounds

Responsibilities

Execute laboratory work plan / schedule developed with input from supervisor or senior team member.
Maintain high quality documentation in accordance with applicable regulatory guidance and site SOPs documenting work as appropriate within notebooks, forms, etc.
Execute procedures or methods of moderate complexity with high quality and reviews own work to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Able to identify minor quality/compliance gaps during lab work.
May draft technical documents such as methods or certificates of analysis with direct guidance from a supervisor or senior team member.
Perform lab cleaning, inventory check, sample pick up and peer review of routine laboratory documentation.
May review technical documents for accuracy and thoroughness.
Demonstrate laboratory techniques as part of training.
May provide shadowing for training/lab orientation.
Assist in the execution of efficiency/compliance improvement projects with guidance.
All other duties as assigned