Scientist, Analytical Research & Development

Scientist, Analytical Research & Development

The Analytical Scientist reports to the Group Lead of Analytical Research & Development 

St. Petersburg is our primary soft gel development and manufacturing facility in North America with capacity of 18 billion capsules per year. ?Within the Catalent network, we offer a broad range of integrated formulation and analytical services to solve difficult development and manufacturing challenges.?? 

 The Analytical Research and Development (AR&D) laboratory supports evaluation and testing of raw materials, excipients, APIs, in-process and finished product samples.  AR&D also performs development and validation of methods used to support release and stability testing of non-commercial products and materials. 

The Analytical Scientist role is critical to our patients because we develop methods and test products with patient safety in mind, executing with efficiency always. Quality, safety and on-time delivery is a must to be successful in this role. If you share a passion for patient care in the growing world of pharmaceutical manufacturing and would like to be part of a global drug development and delivery leader, then this might be for you!? 

The Role (daily responsibilities)

• Analysis of finished products, in-process materials, fill moisture, and validation and stability samples according to the assigned specifications, methods and protocols.
• Audits and verifies results, including but not limited to, calculations in notebooks/logbooks and results in reports to check for accuracy and integrity of data.
• Writes and reviews analytical methods, deviations, protocols, SOPs and any other technical documents as required.
• Provides project support for new product development which requires a close working    relationship directly with Customers as well as suppliers.
• Interfaces with peers in other departments, senior management, customers and regulatory agencies.
• Identifies and implements process improvements that will reduce cycle time to test and release products.

The Candidate (requirements)

• Minimum BS in Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology or related sciences
• Minimum of 5 years relevant pharmaceutical laboratory/analytical experience.
• Experience with common pharmaceutical laboratory equipment including, but not limited to, H.P.L.C. and G.C. instrumentation and Dissolution testing
• Knowledge of the following:  Safety and hazardous waste requirements, Data acquisition applications and databases and cGMP standards.
• Demonstrated history of method development and/or validation.
• Demonstrated critical thinking ability with experience in conducting and writing laboratory investigations.

Position Benefits? 

• Cross functional exposure to other areas of Operations? 
• Medical, Dental, Vision and 401K are all offered from day one of employment? 
• 152 hours of paid time off annually + 8 paid Holidays  

We will identify candidates based on the following Catalent Competencies:? 

• Leads with Integrity and Respect? 
• Delivers Results? 
• Demonstrates Business Acumen? 
• Fosters Collaboration and Teamwork?
• Champions Change?
• Engages and Inspires?
• Coaches and Develops?