Associate Scientist III, Analytical Research & Development

Associate Scientist III Analytical Research & Development

Position Summary

Work Schedule : Monday - Friday 2pm-10 : 30pm

100% on-site

Join Catalents flagship softgel development and manufacturing facility in St. Petersburg FL producing 18 billion capsules annually. This role offers competitive pay day-one benefits and career growth in a state-of-the-art facility where your work directly impacts patient lives.

As an Associate Scientist III in Analytical R&D at Catalent youll gain hands-on experience working with a wide range of molecules formulated in our unique softgel platform. Collaborating across therapeutic areasfrom womens health to oncology youll make a meaningful impact on patients lives. Join our cross-functional teams and work with cutting-edge equipment to advance innovative treatments while growing your career.

The Role

Independently performs assays CU / dissolution and single-analyte chromatographic testing including complex HPLC GC PXRD PSD and LCMS analyses.

Prepares reagents standards media and mobile phases; ensures proper handling and disposal of hazardous potent or teratogenic compounds in compliance with safety and environmental regulations.

Tests interprets and tabulates data from stability studies prototypes and routine analyses issuing accurate reports and maintaining proper documentation.

Assures right-first-time execution of departmental methods SOPs and analytical protocols.

Writes reviews and updates analytical methods SOPs deviations protocols and other technical documentation.

Provides project support for new product development laboratory investigations and root cause analysis under guidance from lead scientists or group leaders.

Collaborates with cross-functional teams peers and management to identify and implement process improvements that reduce testing and release cycle times.

Works flexible hours including evenings and weekends to support production validation and departmental operations as required.

Other duties as assigned.

The Candidate

Associates in science with 12 years in an analytical lab 5 in GMP environment OR

Bachelors in science with 3 years in a GMP analytical labOR

Masters in science with 1 years in a GMP analytical labOR

PhD in science with 0 years in analytical lab

Experience with common pharmaceutical equipment : UV / VIS IR AA and Dissolution required.

Expertise in wet chemistry techniques such as titrations extractions as per compendia required.

Familiar with separation chromatographic instruments such as HPLC / UHPLC and GC required.

Vision requirements include ability to differentiate color (Pass the Ishihara Color Vision Screening) and obtain 20 / 30 acuity in both far and near vision with or without corrective lenses. For Catalents in-house screening the acceptable score is to identify at least 4 of 6 numbers in the circles.

Why You Should Join Catalent

Comprehensive benefits package including medical dental and vision coverage effective day one.

Generous paid time off 152 hours of PTO plus 8 paid holidays.

Tuition reimbursement and a defined career path with annual performance reviews to support growth.

Inclusive mission-driven culture with active Employee Resource Groups and community engagement.

Wellness and lifestyle perks through Perkspot discounts and the WellHub program.

Catalent offers rewarding opportunities to further your career! Join the global drug development and delivery leader and help us bring over 7000 life-saving and life-enhancing products to patients around the world. Catalent is an exciting and growing international company where employees work directly with pharma biopharma and consumer health companies of all sizes to advance new medicines from early development to clinical trials and to the market. Catalent produces more than 70 billion doses per year and each one will be used by someone who is counting on us. Join us in making a difference.

personal initiative. dynamic pace. meaningful work.

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Catalent is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and veterans.

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Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

Laboratory Experience,Machine Learning,Python,AI,Bioinformatics,C / C++,R,Biochemistry,Research Experience,Natural Language Processing,Deep Learning,Molecular Biology

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1