Senior Associate Scientist I

Catalent • Kansas City, MO

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Associate Scientist I performs work that is varied and that may be somewhat difficult in character but usually involves limited responsibility. Some evaluation, originality or ingenuity is required. Follows established protocols and work plans. May be assisted by laboratory technicians/assistants. Comply with divisional and site Environmental Health and Safety requirements.

Execute laboratory work plans/schedules developed with input from a supervisor or senior team member. Sample types include in-process, release or stability. Techniques include HPLC, GC, Karl Fischer, Disintegration, Friability, Hardness, and appearance. Under direction, may perform method development, validation, and transfer activities. Maintain accurate and high-quality laboratory documentation in accordance with regulatory guidance and Site SOPs. May draft technical documents such as methods or certificate of analysis. Performs parallel review of laboratory documentation and may become qualified to perform technical review of documents for accuracy, thoroughness and regulatory compliance. Assists in execution of efficiency improvement projects with guidance. Trains others on laboratory techniques. All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in related life science or physical science field with a minimum of 2 years of related work experience required OR Master's degree in a related life or physical science required.
• Hands-on experience operating HPLC and Karl Fischer (KF) required.
• Ability to process, maintain, interpret, and analyze data.
• Basic understanding of instrument operation and troubleshooting across multiple techniques.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with internal and external customers.
• Excellent organization, time-management, and multitasking abilities.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant educational laboratory experience is preferred.
• Experience with GC, LC-MS, disintegration, friability, and TGA testing preferred.
• Proactively identify and address work-related issues at both the individual and team level.

Responsibilities

• Execute laboratory work plans/schedules developed with input from a supervisor or senior team member.
• Perform sample types including in-process, release or stability.
• Utilize techniques including HPLC, GC, Karl Fischer, Disintegration, Friability, Hardness, and appearance.
• Under direction, may perform method development, validation, and transfer activities.
• Maintain accurate and high-quality laboratory documentation in accordance with regulatory guidance and Site SOPs.
• May draft technical documents such as methods or certificate of analysis.
• Perform parallel review of laboratory documentation and may become qualified to perform technical review of documents for accuracy, thoroughness and regulatory compliance.
• Assist in execution of efficiency improvement projects with guidance.
• Train others on laboratory techniques.
• Comply with divisional and site Environmental Health and Safety requirements.

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: Mid Level