Scientist, Biologics I - Electrophoresis and Large Molecules
Catalent produces over 70 billion doses annually, which include some of the latest life-saving medications and therapies. With our patient-centric approach at the core of all initiatives, by working with us, you have the opportunity to impact the lives of people around the world.
Employees at all levels can also have an impact within the organization. We actively encourage our people to take personal initiative by breaking ground with new ideas, spearheading new concepts, and originating new proposals.
Regardless of your position or department, by working at Catalent, you will be impacting the organization as well as making a difference in the lives of patients globally.
The Kansas City facility is a Center-of-Excellence for our Biologics Analytical Services business. Our talented team has over 25 years of experience providing analytical services for stand-alone and integrated biologics projects.
Position Summary
The main activities for the Scientist, Biologics I - Electrophoresis and Large Molecules iwill be to provide and report data, as required by project contracts within the Biologics Department. The data may be used for submission in Regulatory packages, release and stability testing of clinical and animal trial dose forms and in support of development projects.
The Role
- In support of large molecule therapeutics, develop and execute laboratory work, plans/schedules independently using customer milestones and Division/site performance standards and metrics.
- Sample types include in-process, release or stability for CMC support.
Techniques may include any or all of the following:
- Capillary and gel electrophoresis (e.g. CE-SDS, SDS-PAGE, icIEF, IEF, western blot, etc.)
- Mass spectrometry (e.g. LCMS, GCMS, ICP-MS, for small and large molecules)
- CD, Intrinsic fluorescence, DSC, TGA
- Perform method validation or transfer activities, as needed. Under direction, perform method
- development activities
- Perform various types of testing under cGMP, as appropriate.
- Author technical documents, such as protocols, test methods, reports, certificates of analysis, and operating procedures
- Review technical documents for accuracy, thoroughness and regulatory compliance
- Train, coach or mentor others on technical, personal development or business issues
The Candidate
Education:
- Degree in life sciences such as chemistry, biochemistry, biology or closely related physical science.
Experience:
- Bachelors Degree: 7-9 years of relevant experience preferred or based on performance at Catalent.
- Masters Degree: 2-4 years of relevant experience preferred or based on performance at Catalent.
- Doctorate Degree: 0-2 years of relevant experience preferred or based on performance at Catalent.
Knowledge/Skills Requirements:
- Maintain high quality laboratory documentation in accordance with applicable regulatory guidance and site SOPs
- Experience with mass spectrometry required
- Proactively address work issues at both an individual level and a team level
- Develop and execute complex procedures or methods with high quality
- Recognizes and elevates changes in project scope or execution for review by project director
- Propose deviations from established procedures and methods based upon sound judgment.
Catalent’s standard leadership competencies
- Leads with Integrity and Respect
- Delivers Results
- Demonstrates Business Acumen
- Fosters Collaboration and Teamwork
- Champions Change
- Engages and Inspires
- Coaches and Develops
Position Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision and 401K are all offered from day one of employment
- 19 days of paid time off annually
- Potential for career growth within an expanding team
- Defined career path and annual performance review and feedback process