Catalent Pharma Solutions Inc

Scientist 3, Analytical Development

Catalent Pharma Solutions Inc • $115K — $125K *
San Diego, CA 92154In-Person
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 4-year degree in physical, chemical, biological, or pharmaceutical science required
  • BS with 4+ years experience in analytical development
  • MS with 3+ years experience in analytical development
  • PhD with 1+ years experience in analytical development
  • Strong background in HPLC/UPLC and stability-indicating methods

Responsibilities

  • Develop stability-indicating methods from scratch for peptide and small molecules
  • Train team members on various analytical techniques and equipment
  • Troubleshoot and optimize analytical characterization methods
  • Perform qualification studies for method transfer to Quality Control
  • Communicate technical results to clients and internal teams
  • Maintain detailed laboratory records and ensure compliance
  • Lead discussions on technical topics with clients during meetings

Benefits

  • 100% on-site work in San Diego
  • Regular Monday-Friday work schedule with core hours
  • Opportunity for supervisory responsibilities and mentoring
  • Collaboration with cross-functional teams
  • Exposure to cutting-edge scientific technologies
  • Involvement in creating and revising departmental procedures
Full Job Description
Scientist 3, Analytical Development

Position Summary:
  • Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, core hours 8am-4:30pm
  • 100% on-site (San Diego)


The Scientist 3 in our Analytical Development group will lead analytical method development projects for small molecule, peptide, and amorphous drug products, with a strong focus on HPLC/UPLC stability-indicating methods, while ensuring GMP compliance and supporting analytical strategy, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives. The role combines hands-on laboratory work with potential supervision and mentoring responsibilities, as well as collaboration with QA/QC, customers, and cross-functional teams.

The Role:
  • Develop stability-indicating methods for peptide and small molecule API, intermediates, and drug products from scratch. Develops cleaning verification methods.
  • Perform and train others on a variety of analytical techniques including, but not necessarily limited to: analytical balances, pH meters, high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC/UPLC), UV/Vis spectroscopy, GC, USP dissolution testing apparatus, moisture analysis by Karl Fischer, disintegration, Pion µdiss, DSC, TGA, PSD, PXRD, SEM, hardness, and friability testing.
  • Troubleshoot and optimize analytical methods for characterization of drug products and intermediates
  • Perform qualification studies to determine if methods are suitable for transfer to Quality Control.
  • Communicate results both internally and externally through oral and written updates and formal reports as necessary. Lead discussions with clients on technical topics relating to their project. Supervisor will not need to attend most client meetings.
  • Exercise technical discretion and critical thinking in the design, execution and interpretation of experiments independently with minimal supervisor assistance. Data interpretation should be conducted independently.
  • Assist in the creation and/or revision of new department-wide and site-wide procedures and company SOPs.
  • Clear and accurate record keeping in laboratory notebooks and secondary review of other colleagues' work for scientific accuracy and compliance.
  • Collaboration with other departments to troubleshoot technical issues.
  • Individuals will stay abreast of current scientific technologies to maintain the state of the art nature of Catalent's services. Individuals will proactively communicate strategy to clients and work with their supervisor or BD to generate new proposals or change orders, as appropriate. Individuals will support the business aspects of their position by working with their supervisor to perform billing communication for all work proposals under their supervision.
  • Opportunity to hire, train and supervise 1-2 full time analytical group members and lab assistants
  • Other duties as assigned.


The Candidate:
  • 4 year degree in a physical, chemical, biological, or pharmaceutical science required
  • BS with 4+ years of experience required in analytical development.
  • MS with 3+ years of experience required in analytical development.
  • PhD with 1+ years of experience required in analytical development.
  • Physical Requirements: Individual needs to be accessible to lab and office staff and able to use required office equipment. Specific vision requirements include reading of written documents and use of computer monitor screen frequently


Pay:
  • The anticipated salary range for this role in California is $115,000 to $125,000 annually. The final salary offered to a successful candidate may vary, and will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to: the type and length of experience within the job, type and length of experience within the industry, skillset, education, business needs, etc. Catalent is a multi-state employer, and this salary range may not reflect positions that work in other states.


About Catalent Pharma Solutions Inc

Catalent Pharma Solutions Inc is a global provider of advanced delivery technologies, development, and manufacturing solutions for drugs, biologics, gene therapies, and consumer health products. The company operates in four segments: Softgel and Oral Technologies, Biologics, Oral and Specialty Delivery, and Clinical Supply Services. Catalent Pharma Solutions serves customers in various industries, including pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and consumer health. The company was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Somerset, New Jersey.
Learn more about Catalent Pharma Solutions Inc
Size
14,000 employees
Industry
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Founded
2007
* Ladders Estimates

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