Quality Control Senior Associate Scientist I

Catalent • Kansas City, MO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Control Senior Associate Scientist I executes assigned tasks in accordance with established procedures and detailed instructions while ensuring compliance with site SXPs, corporate policies, and EHS requirements. This role applies foundational knowledge in a scientific discipline (e.g., Biology or Chemistry) to support project work within the team. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, detail-oriented, and demonstrates sound judgment in problem-solving and decision-making. This position requires the ability to work independently with minimal supervision while also collaborating effectively and supporting team members as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in related life science or physical science field with a minimum of 2 years of related work experience required
• Experience with HPLC required (Empower preferred)
• Ability to process, maintain, interpret, and analyze data, with a basic understanding of instrument operation and troubleshooting across multiple techniques.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to proactively identify and communicate barriers to management and effectively resolve challenges with minimal guidance.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in related life science or physical science field with 1 year preferred.
• prior GMP experience strongly desired.

Responsibilities

• Execute testing procedures for the identification and characterization of raw materials, stability, and drug products. Techniques include, not limited to: HPLC, GC, Karl Fischer, particle size, ICP-MS, FT-IR, and dissolution.
• 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 and advanced complexity with high quality and reviews own work to ensure accuracy and completeness. Able to identify and remediate minor quality/compliance gaps during lab work with little guidance.
• May develop/validate methods of moderate and advanced complexity.
• Draft technical documents such as methods, specifications, and/or certificates of analysis with little to no guidance from a supervisor or senior team member. May participate in or draft events, deviations, and/or investigations.
• Perform peer review of routine laboratory documentation. May review technical documents for accuracy, thoroughness, and regulatory compliance.
• Trains others on procedures and lab techniques.
• Assist in the execution of efficiency/compliance improvement projects with guidance
• All other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Defined career path and annual performance review and feedback process
• Diverse, inclusive culture
• Positive working environment focusing on continually improving processes to remain innovative
• Potential for career growth on an expanding team within an organization dedicated to preserving and bettering lives
• 152 hours of PTO + 8 paid holidays
• Generous 401K match
• Medical, dental and vision benefits effective day one of employment
• Tuition Reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior