Senior Analytical ChemistThe Senior Analytical Chemist will perform routine and non-routine analytical testing in support of pharmaceutical products following all applicable safety, quality, and regulation requirements.
Position Summary This position is 100% on-site at the Greenville site.
Catalent's Greenville, N.C. facility specializes in end-to-end turn-key solutions for oral solid dosage forms, including integrated formulation development, analytical services, commercial manufacturing, and packaging. This state-of-the-art facility has had over $100M of investments in recent years and features fit-for-scale capacity with potent handling capabilities, ideal for orphan or targeted drug development.
This role provides laboratory troubleshooting for a team to assist in the successful and timely execution of laboratory analyses.
The Role- Independently perform routine and complex testing for chromatographic and spectrophotometric methods (HPLC, GC, UV) of analysis for excipients, new chemical entities and/or drug products.
- Interpret data and make recommendations to management for improvement or potential concerns.
- Compare laboratory data against specifications, prepare reports, and trend data where applicable to determine if results meet requirements.
- Ensure proper usage, care, and return of calibration standards including, but not limited to, reference standards, timers, thermometers, and instrumentation.
- Ensure accuracy of testing by following method/standard instructions and adhering to internal SOPs to eliminate the potential for repeat testing, deviations, and investigations.
- Independently author standard operating procedures, analytical testing procedures, final submission ready documents, and create document templates for use by junior team members.
- All other duties as assigned.
The Candidate- Associate degree in Biotechnology, Chemistry or equivalent science degree with seven years of professional experience in pharmaceutical analytical chemistry required or;
- Bachelor's degree in a science-related field (e.g. Biology, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences) with six years of professional experience in pharmaceutical analytical chemistry required or;
- Master's degree in a science-related field with five years of professional experience in pharmaceutical analytical chemistry required or;
- PhD in a science-related field with two years of relevant experience in pharmaceutical analytical chemistry required.
- Position requires the ability to lift 10-50lbs, unassisted.
- Majority of the work day is performed while standing, walking, lifting, pulling, and pushing.
- Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, and reaching.
- Some exposure to hazardous chemicals and other active chemical ingredients.
Why You Should Join Catalent - Competitive medical benefits and 401K
- 152 hours of PTO + 8 Paid Holidays
- Dynamic, fast-paced work environment
- Opportunity to work on Continuous Improvement Processes
